Odisha-Chhattisgarh meet on river water sharing amid Mahanadi flood today

Amid grave flood situation in Mahanadi river basin and spate in several other rivers in Odisha following week-long heavy rainfall activities in the state as well as in Chhattisgarh, the governments of both the neighbouring states are set to meet today for high-level talks on chalking out strategies for river water sharing.

According to sources, the Chief Secretaries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh will meet through video conferencing at 4 pm today to hold discussions on sharing of Mahanadi water which has become a bone of contention between both the states.  

More details are awaited.