There is a minor irrigation project constructed on it near Rameswar village. When it floods, some portions of Khurda, Chilika and Tangi blocks are badly affected.[2]
References
^Ghosh, Asish K.; Ajit K. Pattnaik. "fig.1 Chilika Lagoon Basin"(PDF). Chilika Lagoon Experience and Lessons learned Brief. UNEP International Waters Learning Exchange and Resource Network. p. 115. Archived from the original(PDF) on 13 October 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2008.