Bhubaneswar: In a significant security move, authorities have intensified surveillance at the Hirakud Dam in Sambalpur, Odisha, and prohibited tourist entry into the premises until further notice. The ...

Concerned over the safety of the Hirakud dam project, the authorities have sought the help of three top national agencies to arrest the rapid siltation of the dam caused due to the depleting forest ...

Bhubaneswar: Hirakud dam, built over the Mahanadir river in Odisha’s Sambalpur, on Sunday released the season’s first floodwater through 20 gates. The dam authorities decided to flush out excess water ...

Gates of many dams in region opened, flooding rivers & roads Heavy rainfall in eastern Vidarbha led to the opening of gates at eight major dams, causing road cut-offs and high water discharge. The ...

SAMBALPUR: The Hirakud Dam authorities have decided to open the gates of the reservoir to release excess floodwater from Saturday. In a statement issued on Friday, chief engineer and manager of ...

Bhubaneswar: Continuous release of water from the Hirakud reservoir may trigger a minor flood in the Mahanadi river basin by Sunday evening, officials said. Official sources said 24 gates of the ...

Built six decades ago, the canal network connected to Hirakud Dam, one of the biggest projects in eastern India, is all set to be renovated, which is expected to minimise wastage of water meant for ...

Sudhir Kumar Sahu, Additional Chief Engineer, Hirakud Dam Circle, said while the dam's overall strength remains good, superficial cracks and cavities have been identified upstream of the reservoir.

The 67-year-old Hirakud Dam, the world’s longest earthen dam, requires a comprehensive overhaul to address structural concerns and enhance capacity, according to a senior official. Sudhir Kumar Sahu, ...