Odisha floods worsen: Nearly 7 lakh affected across 20 districts as Hirakud Dam releases over 2 lakh cusecs
Odisha's flood situation worsened Friday as Hirakud Dam released over two lakh cusecs of water. This action caused rivers and tributaries to swell, affecting nearly seven lakh people across twenty districts. Heavy inflows from Chhattisgarh's Mahanadi basin prompted the dam's gate openings for water discharge. Authorities are intensifying flood management measures and monitoring downstream flow in vulnerable areas.
Odisha's flood situation worsened Friday as Hirakud Dam released over two lakh cusecs of water. This action caused rivers and tributaries to swell, affecting nearly seven lakh people across twenty districts. Heavy inflows from Chhattisgarh's Mahanadi basin prompted the dam's gate openings for water discharge. Authorities are intensifying flood management measures and monitoring downstream flow in vulnerable areas.
