Odisha leaders agree on Hirakud dam siltation crisis

Leaders in Odisha, India, are worried about a big dam called Hirakud.

They say too much dirt and sand (silt) are filling up the dam, which could make it unsafe.

This could also affect how much electricity the dam makes, how it helps farmers water their crops, and how it controls floods.

The government says they are working on fixing the problem, but it's a big challenge.

They even talked to experts from Japan to help clean the dam, but it's not easy because there are trees inside the dam.

They are still trying to find the best way to solve this problem.