Hirakud Dam

Bhubaneswar: There is no flood threat in the Mahanadi downstream, the Odisha government said on Friday. Principal Secretary of Water Resources, Pradip Jena said since there was no rainfall in the upper catchments of Mahanadi, the Hirakud…

Bhubaneswar: Taking note of the release of floodwater of Mahanadi from 20 gates of the Hirakud Dam on Thursday, the Odisha government has expedited evacuation of the people from the low-lying areas of 11 riverside districts. In an evening…

Sambalpur/Bhubaneswar: With the water level of the Hirakud dam flowing over 621 feet, almost near the optimum mark of 630 feet, the dam authorities opened 16 gates on Thursday. Principal Secretary of Water Resources, Pradip Jena informed…

Sambalpur: The Hirakud Dam authorities on Wednesday released the first floodwaters of the season from gate no-7 at 11.24 am. As informed by the Dam authorities, the outflow of the floodwaters was 15,550 cusecs per second and inflow into…

Bhubaneswar: Following heavy rain in the Mahanadi river catchment area, the Odisha government has asked the collectors of 11 districts in its basin to remain alert. The districts which have been issued flood alerts are Balangir, Sonepur,…

Sambalpur: While the Hirakud Dam authorities are all set to release the first floodwater of Mahanadi on Wednesday, the Central Water Commission (CWC) has said there will be normal flood in the lower catchments. Talking to the mediapersons…

Sambalpur: The Hirakud Dam authorities on Monday issued a warning for riverside districts as the water level of the dam crossed 615 feet as against the optimum capacity of 630 feet. According to reports, the dam authorities issued a…

Sambalpur: The Hirakud Dam witnessed a rise in the water level for the third consecutive day. It touched 613.52 feet against the optimum height of 630 feet on Sunday following continuous inflow of water. According to sources, 1,46,686…

Sambalpur: Considering the steady rise in the water level of Hirakud dam following heavy rain in the upper catchments of Mahanadi, the dam authorities have decided to open the sluice gates to release the year's first floodwater next week.…

Sambalpur: The water level of Hirakud dam in Odisha has gone up after heavy rainfall in the upper catchments of Mahanadi under the influence of a depression. The water level rose up to 607.97 feet against its optimum height of 630 feet by…