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Hirakud Water Level Rises as 28 Gates Open, Mahanadi Flood Concerns Grow

Odisha, September 28, 2026: The Hirakud Reservoir water level continues to rise as heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas, particularly in neighbouring Chhattisgarh, increases inflow into the reservoir. Authorities…

Sambit Mohanty September 28, 2026

Odisha News

Hirakud Dam Opens 10 Gates as Water Level Rises

The Hirakud Dam authorities have opened three more sluice gates as continued rainfall in the reservoir's catchment areas pushed water inflow higher. With the latest opening, a total of 10…

Sanjana August 18, 2026

Hirakud Dam opening four gates for the season's first floodwater release in Odisha

Odisha News

Hirakud Dam to Release Season’s First Floodwater Today

The Hirakud Dam floodwater release will begin today as authorities prepare to open four gates at 11:00 AM, marking the season's first controlled discharge of excess water from the reservoir.…

Sanjana July 9, 2026