Hirakud dam, built over River Mahanadi in Sambalpur locale of Odisha state, became operative in 1957. But over this long time of compelling flood control management, there were a few events concerning physical and livelihood security during the monsoons within the upper catchment. While the water assets of Hirakud Dam remain the the pillar of Odisha’s rural success and hydropower possibility, it has experienced some concern over the last two decades when tough decisions had to be taken in working out choices for overseeing the flood occasions when the reservoir is at its greatest holding capacity. So, it is essential to work out feasible arrangements and provide sustainable solutions for managing this pressure discharge to guarantee security of Hirakud Dam and free flow of River Mahanadi.
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