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Mention two ways in which Hirakud dam has helped the people of Odisha?
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Two ways in which the Hirakud Dam has helped the people of Odisha are:
- It has reduced the chance of flood damage in the lower Mahanadi river basin by providing flood control.
- It facilitates irrigation, making it possible to cultivate several crops across a big region each year.
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