Water Resources Department accelerates repairs to flood infrastructure
Field teams are working to restore damaged embankments and canals following heavy rainfall across several river basins, according to Pragativadi.
The Department of Water Resources is fast-tracking the restoration of infrastructure in vulnerable areas after heavy rains caused disruptions across multiple river basins. The Principal Secretary of the department reviewed the flood situation and instructed field teams to speed up repairs, according to Pragativadi.
Senior officials, including the Engineer-in-Chief, are conducting daily inspections of irrigation canals, anicuts, and damaged embankments. A divisional team is currently deployed to manage structural repairs and maintain 24-hour monitoring along sensitive river stretches.
Engineers have completed the restoration of the Ramanadi Main Canal service embankment at RD 14,350 m and closed a major breach on the right bank of the Badani River near Ratanga village. Recent inspections by officials included assessing damage to the Rushikulya Flood Bank and the Main Canal head reach at the Hiradharabati Anicut near Hanumanpali.
Repair work is ongoing at several locations, including the Ghodahada River, the Loharakhandi River, and the Rushikulya Basin. In the Bhanjanagar and Harabhangi Divisions, teams are working to close breaches near Cheramaria, Kendupadar, and Bethuara.
Surveillance is active along the Nagavali River and the Mahendratanaya River, where monitoring teams report stable or receding water levels. In Brahmapur, the Drainage Division cleared congestion on the Bahana Nalla at Laudi Gaon Bridge to reduce urban flooding risks.
Officials stated that field units will stay on high alert until all breaches are permanently fixed and irrigation delivery is fully restored to farmers.