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Hirakud Dam Opens 24 Gates as Water Levels Surge
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 08:37 PM
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The Hirakud Dam on the Mahanadi River has opened 24 of its gates to release excess water as the reservoir level rises.
The Hirakud Dam, situated near Sambalpur in Odisha, has opened 24 of its flood‑control gates following a sharp rise in reservoir levels.
The decision was taken by the dam authorities to manage the increasing water volume and to prevent potential downstream flooding.
Opening the gates will allow a significant volume of water to be released into the river, easing pressure on the dam’s structure and reducing the risk of overtopping.
Local authorities have advised residents downstream to remain vigilant and to monitor official updates for any changes in water discharge.
The Hirakud Dam, one of India’s longest earthen dams, plays a vital role in irrigation, power generation and flood control for the region.
The decision was taken by the dam authorities to manage the increasing water volume and to prevent potential downstream flooding.
Opening the gates will allow a significant volume of water to be released into the river, easing pressure on the dam’s structure and reducing the risk of overtopping.
Local authorities have advised residents downstream to remain vigilant and to monitor official updates for any changes in water discharge.
The Hirakud Dam, one of India’s longest earthen dams, plays a vital role in irrigation, power generation and flood control for the region.