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The Mahanadi is an east-flowing river that crosses the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha before reaching the Bay of Bengal. The Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur forms a large reservoir used for irrigation, water management, and hydroelectric generation. Downstream, the river divides into distributaries and contributes water and sediment to a deltaic coastal plain.
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Which countries and regions does the Mahanadi River cross?
The Mahanadi flows east through the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It then continues toward the Bay of Bengal.
What is the Hirakud Dam used for?
The Hirakud Dam near Sambalpur forms a large reservoir on the Mahanadi. The stored water supports irrigation, water management, and hydroelectric generation.
Where does the Mahanadi end?
The Mahanadi is an east-flowing river that reaches the Bay of Bengal. Its lower course spreads through the lowlands of Odisha before reaching the coast.
Why is the Mahanadi important beyond its river channel?
Its basin supports irrigation and water management across Chhattisgarh and Odisha. The Hirakud reservoir also gives the river system a major hydroelectric and flood-management role.
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