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#Hirakud Dam

The increased release of water from Hirakud has raised concerns over a possible rise in water levels across the Mahanadi river basin. People living in areas along the river have been advised to remain alert and avoid going near the river.
Hirakud Dam opens 5 more gates as reservoir level rises, Mahanadi Basin on alert

Sambalpur, August 17: The water level of the Hirakud reservoir continues to rise, prompting authorities to open five mor...

The Hirakud Dam authorities have intensified floodwater discharge as rising inflows continue to swell the reservoir.
Hirakud releases floodwater through 22 gates; Sambalpur–Sonepur road cut off

Sambalpur, Aug 1: The Hirakud Dam authorities have intensified floodwater discharge as rising inflows continue to swell...

The Hirakud Dam authorities on Friday opened two additional sluice gates as the reservoir continues to receive heavy inflows from persistent rainfall in the upper catchment areas.
Hirakud Dam opens two more gates, total sluice gates raised to 14

Sambalpur, Jul 31: The Hirakud Dam authorities on Friday opened two additional sluice gates as the reservoir continues t...

The released water has reached the Mundali Barrage in Cuttack, where over one lakh cusecs of floodwater is currently flowing.
Hirakud Dam opens 10 gates as inflows surge after heavy rains in upper catchment

Bhubaneswar, July 22: The water level of Hirakud Dam has risen following incessant rainfall in the upper catchment areas...

Despite receiving above-normal rainfall during the first half of the monsoon season, most of Odisha's major reservoirs remain alarmingly low, raising concerns over irrigation, hydropower generation, and the possibility of water scarcity if rainfall weakens in the coming weeks.
Odisha reservoirs remain low despite above-normal monsoon rainfall

Sambapur, Jul 13: Despite receiving above-normal rainfall during the first half of the monsoon season, most of Odisha...

The first spell of floodwaters released from the Hirakud Dam has begun reaching the Mundali Barrage in Cuttack, with the water level in the Mahanadi River remaining stable, officials said on Saturday.
Hirakud’s first floodwaters reach Mundali

Cuttack, Jul 11: The first spell of floodwaters released from the Hirakud Dam has begun reaching the Mundali Barrage in...

Built as one of the world's largest multipurpose river valley projects, the Hirakud Dam is known for its massive water storage capacity and advanced flood management system. Yet, the annual opening of the spillway gates continues to reflect a blend of engineering practices and long-standing tradition
Why is gate no. 7 opened first at Hirakud Dam? tradition, not technology, says Chief Engineer

Sambalpur, July 10: As the annual floodwater discharge from the Hirakud Dam begins, one question invariably draws public...

The Hirakud Dam in Odisha's Sambalpur district released the season's first floodwaters on Thursday after authorities opened four sluice gates at 11:00 am to regulate the rising reservoir level.
Hirakud Dam releases season’s first floodwater; four sluice gates opened

Sambalpur, Jul 9: The Hirakud Dam in Odisha's Sambalpur district released the season's first floodwater on...

The administration has warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found violating the order by operating drones or other aerial devices without authorization.
Hirakud Dam declared no-flying zone ahead of first floodwater release

Sambalpur, July 9: Security has been significantly tightened around the Hirakud Dam ahead of the release of the season&#...

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...