Sambalpur: In view of increasing inflow of water into Hirakud reservoir following incessant rain in the upper catchment areas of Mahanadi River, the dam authorities today opened two more gates to release the excess floodwater.
With opening of four sluice gates in the morning, the floodwater is being discharged through 6 gates. At present, the water level at the Hirakud Dam Reservoir is 609.52 feet.
The first flood water of the season was released from the dam on July 11.