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Indravati River to Rise 4 Feet by 2 AM: Odisha Dam Release Triggers Jagdalpur Flood Alert!
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News18•28-09-2026, 23:38
Indravati River to Rise 4 Feet by 2 AM: Odisha Dam Release Triggers Jagdalpur Flood Alert!
- •Bastar faces renewed flood threat as Odisha opens one gate of Khatiguda Dam, causing Indravati River's water level to rise.
- •Water released from Khatiguda Dam is expected to reach Jagdalpur by 2 AM, potentially increasing the river's level by 3 to 4 feet.
- •Jagdalpur Mayor Sanjay Pandey urges residents along Indravati River, especially in 10 wards, to exercise extreme caution and evacuate to safe places or relief camps.
- •Municipal administration is on high alert, with public representatives evacuating low-lying settlements and making continuous announcements.
- •Relief camps are set up by the municipal corporation, providing necessary facilities for those affected by the rising water levels.
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The Odisha administration has opened a gate of the Khatiguda Dam, causing water to be released that is expected to increase the Indravati River's water level by 3 to 4 feet.
Jagdalpur Mayor Sanjay Pandey advised residents in the 10 vulnerable riverside wards to remain fully alert, avoid risks from nocturnal insects like snakes and scorpions, and relocate to relatives' homes or municipal relief camps.
The municipal administration became fully alert upon learning about the dam gate opening, with councilors helping to evacuate low-lying settlements and coastal areas while using public address systems and offering shelter facilities.
