Two Sluice Gates Of Hirakud Dam Opened Amid Heavy Downpour
Key Points
The water level at Hirakud stands at 626.37 feet.
The dam is receiving an inflow of 74,472 cusecs per second.
Local administration has issued warnings urging residents not to venture into the Mahanadi River.
Sambalpur, Sept 2: Due to persistent heavy rainfall in the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi River, authorities at Hirakud Dam in Sambalpur district, have opened two sluice gates to release excess floodwater.
Currently, the water level at Hirakud stands at 626.37 feet. The dam is receiving an inflow of 74,472 cusecs per second.
Earlier on 28th September, the authorities had closed all gates of the dam.
Local administration has issued warnings urging residents not to venture into the Mahanadi River, as downstream water levels are expected to rise.
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✨Villagers along the riverbanks have also been alerted to stay vigilant.
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This is part of a phased flood management strategy, and officials are closely monitoring the situation. If rainfall continues, more gates may be opened to maintain safe reservoir levels, said a senior official.