Sambalpur: Hirakud dam released the season's first floodwater through 20 gates on Sunday. Dam authorities, though, said there is currently no threat of flooding in downstream areas.Sushil Kumar ...

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Odisha officials have assured there is no flood threat to the Hirakud reservoir despite cyclonic circulation over Jharkhand, citing low river levels and moderate rainfall.

Odisha faces no flood threat, confirms the Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department. Water levels in Subarnarekha receding; Hirakud opens six gates as a precaution.