Minor flood in Mahanadi expected yet again as Hirakud dam in Odisha opens 28 gates. This will be the fourth flood of this year. The minor flood in Mahanadi is expected to affect four district is Odisha. Due to low pressure rain and incessant rain in Chhattisgarh the water level in Hirakud has risen.
The upper reaches of Mahanadi is experiencing rise in water level hence Hirakud dam in Odisha is evacuating flood waters through 28 gates. However, there is no risk of major flood. This is the fourth minor flood in Mahanadi this year, an engineer of the Water Resources Department informed.
The water level of Hirakud reservoir is currently 628.19 feet. 28 gates are open for floodwater discharge. If necessary, some more gates may be opened tomorrow, considering the situation and water inflow. The water flow in Mundli is also going to increase. It is estimated that about 7 lakh cusecs of water will flow here by midnight today and about 8 lakh cusecs by 9 am tomorrow.
Due to this, water may enter the lower areas of Mahanadi basin and water logging may occur in some places. Water logging is expected to occur especially in areas like Banki, Badamba, Athagarh, Kanas, Nimapada, Gop, Ersama, Balikuda and Patkura.
Further it is worth mentioning that, Cuttack, Khordha, Puri and Kendrapara districts may be particularly affected. Such a situation may continue for the next 24 to 48 hours.
Engineers of the Water Resources Department have been kept alert regarding the possible flood situation. The Water Resources Department further informed that patrolling will be done at night along with monitoring the embankments and sensitive areas.
