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Hirakud Dam to Release Water from 9 July 2026 – Official Update

Hirakud Dam Flood Water Release 09 July 2026

HIRAKUD DAM – FIRST FLOOD WATER RELEASE

Additional Chief Engineer, Hirakud Dam Circle, Burla – Wireless Message Dated 07.07.2026

Message Type Wireless Message

Issuing Authority Addl. Chief Engineer, Hirakud Dam Circle, Burla

Release Date & Time 09.07.2026 at 11:00 AM

River Mahanadi

Dam

Hirakud Reservoir

World's longest earthen dam

Flood Water Release

09.07.2026

at 11:00 AM

River

Mahanadi

Downstream of Hirakud Dam

Key Details of the Wireless Message

Issuing Authority: The message has been issued by the Additional Chief Engineer, Hirakud Dam Circle, Burla.
Purpose: This is a wireless message for information and necessary action of all concerned regarding the first flood water release from Hirakud Reservoir.
Release Schedule: The release of first flood water from Hirakud Reservoir will be made into the river Mahanadi at any time around 11:00 A.M. on 09.07.2026.
Precautionary Measures: All concerned officials are requested to take necessary precautionary measures to ensure that the river bed, downstream of Hirakud Dam, coming under their jurisdiction is cleared as safety measure against life & property.
Recipients: The message has been sent to:
– Revenue Divisional Commissioners – Northern, Central & Southern Divisions
– Collectors & District Magistrates of 11 districts
– Inspector General of Police & Superintendents of Police of concerned districts
– Municipal Commissioners – Sambalpur & Cuttack
– Executive Officers – NACs of Sonepur, Boudh, Athamalik, Banki
– Superintendent Engineers & Executive Engineers – P.H.D., Water Resources
– Station Directors – Doordarshan & All India Radio
– Officer in Charge, Police Station, Dhama
Info Copies: Copies forwarded to Principal Secretary, Water Resources Department, Engineer-in-Chief, Chief Engineers of various systems, Superintending Engineers and Executive Engineers of various divisions.

Important Points for Residents

Flood Water Alert: First flood water from Hirakud Dam will be released into Mahanadi River on 09.07.2026 at 11:00 AM.
Safety Measures: Residents living along the river banks are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions.
River Bed Clearance: Authorities have been directed to clear the river bed downstream to prevent loss of life and property.
Follow Official Updates: Citizens are advised to follow updates from district administration and local authorities.
Avoid River Banks: People are advised to avoid venturing near the river banks during and after the flood water release.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this wireless message about?

It is a wireless message from the Additional Chief Engineer, Hirakud Dam Circle, Burla, informing about the first flood water release from Hirakud Reservoir into the Mahanadi River on 09.07.2026 at 11:00 AM.

When will the flood water be released?

The first flood water from Hirakud Reservoir will be released at any time around 11:00 A.M. on 09.07.2026.

Which river will receive the flood water?

The flood water will be released into the Mahanadi River downstream of Hirakud Dam.

What action has been requested from officials?

All concerned officials have been requested to take necessary precautionary measures to ensure the river bed downstream is cleared as safety measure against life & property.

Who has issued this message?

The message has been issued by the Additional Chief Engineer, Hirakud Dam Circle, Burla.

Which districts are affected by this flood water release?

The message has been sent to Collectors of Sambalpur, Bargarh, Sonepur, Angul, Boudh, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Phulbani, Khurda, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, and Puri districts, along with other concerned authorities.

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