The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Odisha may halt hydropower generation to prioritise drinking water, irrigation
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Satyasundar Barik
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The Odisha government has ordered a suspension of hydropower generation if reservoir levels fall below critical thresholds. This measure aims to prioritize drinking water and irrigation needs amid concerns over lower storage levels and the El Niño phenomenon.
Despite Odisha receiving rainfall in excess of close to 96% in July, the State government has decided to go for rationalising hydropower generation in order to prioritise drinking water and irrigation needs.
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