Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Mahanadi Delta on High Alert Amid Rising Water Levels
The Hirakud Dam released a lot of water, which made the Mahanadi River higher near a place called Mundali.
The state government put 10 districts on high alert to keep people safe.
Even though the water level is still high, experts say the worst part of the flood is over.
The government is helping people by giving clean water, fixing roads, and restoring power.
Many people are still stuck in flooded villages, but the water is slowly going down.
Water released from Hirakud Dam raised Mahanadi River levels at Mundali to 5.73 lakh cusecs.
State government declared 10 districts in the Mahanadi basin on high alert.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi reported many villages still marooned but water levels receding.
Government restored power to 4.55 lakh of 5.22 lakh affected consumers and repaired 371 roads and 56 culverts.
566 Medical Assistance Teams deployed, with 53 safe deliveries and 50 pregnant women shifted to hospitals.
- Who
- State government officials, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Water Resources Department Engineer Dillip Kumar Rout
- What
- Excess water released from Hirakud Dam raised Mahanadi River levels, prompting high alert in 10 districts
- When
- Release on Friday, water level rise reported Sunday
- Where
- Mahanadi delta, Mundali near Cuttack, 10 districts in Mahanadi basin
- Why
- To manage excess water and prevent flooding
- Water level at Mundali
- 5.73 lakh cusecs
- Peak flood status
- Peak flood over
- High alert districts
- 10 districts in Mahanadi basin
- People affected
- Over 8 lakh
- Power restored
- 4.55 lakh of 5.22 lakh consumers
- Urban roads restored
- 371 roads (171.15 km)
- Culverts restored
- 56 culverts
- Medical teams deployed
- 566 MATs