Heavy Rainfall Impacts Mahanadi River Flows and Flood Situation in Odisha
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What happened
Heavy rainfall has caused the flood situation to worsen in several parts of Odisha, with low-lying areas inundated and the Jalaka river flowing above the danger level in Balasore district. In the Mahanadi basin, heavy rainfall in the upper catchments of Chhattisgarh has increased inflows into the Hirakud reservoir. Currently, twenty-two gates of the Hirakud Dam are open to release excess water into the Mahanadi.
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Why it matters
The Mahanadi River has been the subject of a long-running interstate dispute regarding water sharing and barrage operations between Odisha and Chhattisgarh. High-level meetings, including a tripartite meeting in New Delhi attended by the Chief Ministers of both states, have been held to negotiate a resolution. The goal of these talks is to find a consensus-based solution to the issues related to the river.
Who's involved
- ChhattisgarhState whose upper catchments are experiencing heavy rainfall and whose resources are tied to the Mahanadi basin.
- OdishaState currently experiencing severe weather impacts, including rising river levels and flood warnings.
- MahanadiThe river whose flow is dictated by the Hirakud Dam and is vital for both states.
- Central Water CommissionGovernment agency involved in high-level discussions regarding the Mahanadi water dispute.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Operational management of the Mahanadi basin due to heavy rainfall and dam inflows.1 source
- Majhi and CWC engage in discussions regarding the Mahanadi river water dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh.Sub-event
- Odisha's Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, is pursuing a resolution to the Mahanadi river water dispute, which involves the river system in Odisha and entities like Chhattisgarh.Sub-event
- The states involved in the Mahanadi River dispute are locked in a prolonged legal battle regarding water release and barrage operations.Sub-event
- Mahanadi river levels are rising due to heavy rainfall in the region of Odisha.Sub-event
High-level meetings and CWC expansion aim to settle the Mahanadi water dispute between the two states.1 source
Dispute over water release and barrage operation on the Mahanadi river.1 source
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The entities involved
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Chhattisgarh
state in central India
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Odisha
state in Eastern India
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Mahanadi
river in Odisha, India
Related events
- Heavy rains caused flooding in the Mahanadi river system, inundating areas in Bhadrak and Balasore, and prompting dam gate opening in Chhattisgarh.
- Floodwaters caused breaches along rivers in Odisha, specifically affecting the Bhadrak district.
- Land transfer and pending appeals regarding the Neradi Barrage Project in Andhra Pradesh.