Odisha on high alert as Hirakud Dam releases more water, flood warning issued
Ten districts downstream of the Mahanadi river in Odisha have been placed on high alert as the Hirakud Dam continues to release water through 22 gates. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi stated that floods have affected around eight lakh people across 20 districts. While water levels are receding in northern Odisha, authorities are closely monitoring vulnerable downstream districts like Cuttack, Puri, Khurda, Jagatsinghpur, and Kendrapada. Approximately 2.69 lakh people have been evacuated and accommodated in 700 relief camps.
Key Points
- Ten districts downstream of the Mahanadi river in Odisha are on high alert due to water release from Hirakud Dam.
- Hirakud Dam is releasing water through 22 gates.
- Floods have affected around eight lakh people across 20 districts in Odisha.
- Vulnerable downstream districts are being closely monitored.
- Approximately 2.69 lakh people have been evacuated to 700 relief camps.
Exam Facts
- Dam name: Hirakud Dam.
- Number of gates open: 22.
- Affected population: around eight lakh people.
- Evacuated people: 2.69 lakh.
- Relief camps: 700.
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