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Floodwater released from the Hirakud Dam is affecting downstream Sambalpur, with authorities based in Burla.

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated sep 27

The latest in this situation

  1. Mahanadi system high discharge impacts Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur.
  2. Hirakud Dam opens gates to manage excess water due to river swelling.

How it started

4 reports, 2 independent, last reported Jul 31. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

Some supportReported by 2 outlets

Floodwater released from the Hirakud Dam is affecting downstream Sambalpur, with authorities based in Burla.

Who's involved

What this event is mainly about
Hirakud DamBurlaSambalpur

How it developed

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  1. The NHRC has sought a report regarding an accident that occurred in Sambalpur.Sub-event
  2. Hirakud Dam releases water due to Mahanadi River swelling.Sub-event
  3. State government opened additional gates of the Hirakud Dam.1 source
  4. Hirakud Dam releases cause flooding in Sambalpur.1 source

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Coverage

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1 more outlet ran the same wire story