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The Hirakud Dam will open its gates on July 9 to release the first floodwaters of the 2026 monsoon season into the Mahanadi River, prompting authorities to issue alerts in vulnerable riverine areas across Odisha.

Hirakud Dam to release Season's first floodwater on July 9

Sambalpur, Jul 7: The Hirakud Dam will open its gates on July 9 to release the first floodwaters of the 2026 monsoon sea...

In a recent crackdown on dangerous driving, the Sambalpur Police detained seven youths and seized two vehicles for allegedly performing reckless stunts on a public road near Hirakud Dam in Odisha.

Seven youths detained for performing reckless stunts on Sambalpur's Hirakud Dam road

Burla, Feb 9: In a recent crackdown on dangerous driving, the Sambalpur Police detained seven youths and seized two vehi...

heavy inflow into the Hirakud reservoir prompted officials to open 20 gates

Hirakud Dam closes four gates, 16 still open for floodwater discharge

Sambalpur, Sep 27: Authorities at Hirakud Dam have closed four of the 20 floodgates that were opened on Friday to releas...

the water level in the reservoir has started to recede. On Thursday night at 9 PM

Hirakud reservoir gates opened as inflow rises; Water level begins to drop

Sambalpur, Sept 26: With continuous rainfall in the upper catchment areas and a steady rise in inflow, authorities at th...