Sambalpur: The Hirakud Dam authorities Friday opened 10 more sluice gates to release excess floodwater, raising the total number of open gates to 12 as inflows into the reservoir continued to increase due to heavy rainfall in the upstream catchment.
Officials said the additional discharge was initiated to regulate the reservoir’s water level and ensure the safety of the dam while maintaining a controlled flow downstream.
With the release of more water into the Mahanadi river system, authorities have advised residents of low-lying areas to remain vigilant as river levels are expected to rise further in the coming hours.
The dam authorities said they are continuously monitoring inflows into the reservoir and downstream conditions and will regulate the discharge based on the evolving situation to prevent any untoward incidents.
