Bhubaneswar flood mitigation: IIT Roorkee master plan targets 13 vulnerable areas for permanent waterlogging solutions

Bhubaneswar's housing and urban development department is implementing a comprehensive flood mitigation plan for 13 vulnerable areas, based on an IIT Roorkee study. This initiative shifts from temporary fixes to permanent, science-based drainage redesign, with ongoing projects in Iskcon, Nayapalli, Bomikhal, and Rasulgarh corridors. The plan aims to prevent fragmented interventions and ensure sustainable solutions for urban flooding.

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Apr 2, 2026 - 09:59
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Bhubaneswar flood mitigation: IIT Roorkee master plan targets 13 vulnerable areas for permanent waterlogging solutions
Bhubaneswar's housing and urban development department is implementing a comprehensive flood mitigation plan for 13 vulnerable areas, based on an IIT Roorkee study. This initiative shifts from temporary fixes to permanent, science-based drainage redesign, with ongoing projects in Iskcon, Nayapalli, Bomikhal, and Rasulgarh corridors. The plan aims to prevent fragmented interventions and ensure sustainable solutions for urban flooding.

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