Sambalpur: The authorities of Hirakud Dam on Tuesday opened a total of 14 sluice gates of the reservoir to discharge the flood water.
Currently, flood water is being released through 40 gates.
According to reports, 28 sluice gates have been opened on the left side while 12 are opened on the right side of the dam.
Around 7,70,397 cusec water is entering the reservoir while 4,52,744 cusec water is being released through the gates.