Satellite technology and GIS mapping should be used to study the flood patterns. Mitigation for flood damage would be more appropriate to manage floods rather than attempts to stop the river from flooding into the historical flood plains which nature has developed over centuries.
Reports of cracks developing at several places in the Hirakud dam have come to the fore.The revelation has kicked off discussions regarding the safety of the dam. The report mentions that the cracks were noticed in operation gallery, foundation gallery, gate shaft and sluice barrels of both left and right spillway.
The operation gallery, foundation gallery, gate shaft and sluice barrels of both left and right spillway of the dam have developed cracks.
IMD DG further informed that heavy to heavy rainfall in the state is likely tomorrow.
It is a paradox that the state government keeps seeking huge centre assistance for relief and rehabilitation for Mahanadi flood but would not take up the Subalaya project which would bring permanent remedy.
Since Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Keonjhar are likely to witness rains under the impact of depression, we are reducing water levels in the reservoirs in these districts, said SRC
As the data and expert opinions continue to flow, the question and concern is getting shriller; was the flood completely unavoidable and nothing could have been done to protect the property of the common man?
Days of heavy rainfall under the influence of back-to-back low pressure areas and the consequent flooding due to rise in river water levels, has left lakhs of people stranded in parts of Odisha.
As inflow of floodwater into the Hirakud reservoir continues to increase, the authorities have decided to open as many as 40 gates to release excess floodwater.
In a major development, Odisha government on Tuesday decided to release excess flood water by opening more gates of Hirakud dam.
Meanwhile, Hirakud chief engineer Anand Chandra Sahu has demanded corrections in the rule curve of the reservoir.
The officials have been asked to monitor possible flood situation in critical districts, and in case of problems, they will discuss with district Collectors and take necessary steps. Here’s what the Engineer-in-chief of Water Resources Dept said on the current situation in Odisha.
Even though the Odisha government has predicted a small-scale flood due to release of massive amount of floodwaters from Hirakud Dam in a day or two, several low lying regions of districts from east to west Odisha especially the ones situated around the Mahanadi basin have already witnessed flood situation.
Flood Threat! 30 Gates Of Hirakud Dam In Odisha Opened
A minor flood is likely in Mahanadi river provided heavy rainfall activities continue in upper catchment areas in Chhattisgarh and downstream in Odisha, said Engineer-in-chief, Water Resources Bijay Kumar Mishra on Saturday.
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