Sambalpur: The first flood water of the season in Hirakud Dam will be released from the reservoir Tuesday, reports said.
The water level in the reservoir has reached to about 615.43 feet by Monday morning while the dam has a capacity of holding water upto 630 feet. Officials expected the water level to rise more by evening as 2,05,352 cusecs of water is entering the dam per second now.
“The first flood water will be released between 10 am to 11 am Tuesday. However, the decision regarding the number of sluice gates to be opened will be taken tomorrow taking the quantity of inflow of water to the reservoir into consideration,” Hirakud Chief Engineer Jyotirmaya Rath informed.
Meanwhile, the dam authorities have alerted the villagers in low lying areas of the Hirakud dam to be alert about a possible flood like situation.
The Collectors and Police Superintendents of Boudh and Subarnapur have also been advised to remain alert and be prepared as the discharge of water from the Hirakud dam may trigger flood-like situation in the districts.
The authorities of Sambalpur have warned the local residents from venturing into Mahandi River.
