Season's First Floodwaters Released From Hirakud Dam: Precautionary Measures in Place | Science-Environment

Season's First Floodwaters Released from Hirakud Dam: Precautionary Measures in Place | Science-Environment

Season's First Floodwaters Released from Hirakud Dam: Precautionary Measures in Place The Hirakud Dam authorities in Odisha's Sambalpur district initiated the release of floodwaters for the season following a customary puja, sparking necessary precautions in downstream regions, officials confirmed on Sunday.Opening sluice gate number 7 first, in line with tradition, chief engineer S K Behera explained the move aimed to manage the surging water l…

Hirakud dam releases season’s first flood water after special puja

Hirakud Dam begins monsoon flood management by releasing water through sluice gate number-7 after a ritual. Authorities ensure controlled discharge amid rising Mahanadi River levels.

Rising inflow into Hirakud reservoir; More gates may be opened

Sambalpur, July 7: The Hirakud reservoir is witnessing a significant surge in inflow, prompting authorities to keep a close watch on water levels. As of now, the reservoir is receiving 2,89,943 cusecs of water per second, while only 2,69,528 cusecs are being discharged through 20 open sluice gates.Due to the excess inflow, the water level has risen to 609.81 feet, exceeding the prescribed rule curve level of 605 feet for July 31. Officials have …

Season's first floodwater from Hiradud dam released 13 districts in Mahanadi downstream on alert

Sambalpur/Cuttack, Jul 6 (PTI) The authorities of Hirakud Dam in Odisha's Sambalpur district on Sunday released the season's first floodwater

Odisha: Hirakud dam releases year’s first floodwater - OrissaPOST

Sambalpur: The Hirakud dam authorities Sunday discharged the first floodwater of the year from the reservoir. Sluice gate No. 7 on the left spillway was opened at 10am following a special ritual and puja, a source said. Due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi and its tributaries, the water inflow into the reservoir has been steadily increasing, the source added. In view of this, the chief engineer and basin manager of …

Rengali Dam Releases First Floodwater of Season; Alerts Issued for 5 Odisha Districts

The Rengali Dam in Odisha released its first floodwater of the season on Saturday, prompted by a steady rise in the Brahmani river’s water level due to consistent upstream rainfall. Water was discharged through one gate, with no immediate flood threat in downstream areas, according to officials. As of 6 PM, the reservoir level had […] The post Rengali Dam Releases First Floodwater of Season; Alerts Issued for 5 Odisha Districts appeared first on…