Rising water levels in Odisha’s Hirakud reservoir have prompted flood alerts for several low-lying regions as the situation develops.
In response to escalating rainfall in Odisha, Hirakud Dam officials have opened five additional sluice gates to manage increased water inflow, bringing the total to 13 gates now in operation.
Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia stated that El Niño has not significantly affected Odisha, despite initial forecasts of below-normal rainfall during the monsoon season.
Odisha is preparing for significant rainfall as a deep depression is anticipated to form over the Bay of Bengal, leading to warnings across several districts.
Heavy rains in Mayurbhanj, Odisha, have resulted in significant destruction, including the collapse of numerous houses, prompting authorities to issue a red alert for the area.
Authorities at Rengali Dam in Odisha have opened a sluice gate for the second time this year to manage rising water levels after heavy rains in the region.
Odisha is expecting ongoing heavy rainfall as a new low-pressure system is forecast to form over the northwest Bay of Bengal around August 13, according to the India Meteorological Department.
In response to heavy rainfall and increasing inflows in Odisha’s Mahanadi basin, two more gates of the Hirakud Dam were opened. Officials assure that the flood situation at Mundali is stable and secure.
Odisha’s northern districts face severe flooding as Mahanadi water levels increase. Authorities are on high alert, with evacuations underway and school closures announced.
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