Sambalpur: Following the low pressure formed over Bay of Bengal and subsequent incessant rain in upper catchment areas, the surging rainwater level in Hirakud Dam has posed a threat of flood.
Meanwhile, the dam authorities have opened 28 of its sluice gates at around 8.00pm Wednesday night to effectively manage flood water, a spokesperson informed. If the situation so warrants, more number of gates of the dam might be opened, the senior official said.
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Due to the ingress of rainwater, it became essential to open the gates. Around 2,92,628 Cusecs of rainwater has been entering the dam’s reservoir. Water retaining capacity of the reservoir is 630 feet and present water level stands at 628.33 feet, the official added.
Notably, Belgaon has recorded flow of 80,000 Cusecs of rainwater, Perthla has recorded 1,99,078 Cusecs, Khairamal recorded 4,90,000 Cusecs, Baramula 5,40,750 Cusecs, Mundali 6,93,000 Cusecs.
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