Odisha: Hirakud opens 5 extra gates to launch flood waters
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Sambalpur: A complete of 12 sluice gates have now been opened within the Hirkud Dam in Sambalpur district of Odisha stated stories on Tuesday.
Heavy rainfall within the higher catchment areas has brought on a major rise in water ranges within the Hirakud dam. In order to manage the scenario, the flood water was being discharged by means of eight floodgates of Hirakud Dam.
But now it’s price mentioning that 5 extra gates have been opened. A complete of 12 sluice gates have now been opened within the Hirkud Dam in Sambalpur district of Odisha stated stories on Teasday.
Currently, Hirakud Dam’s water stage stands at 614.49 toes. The dam has been releasing 1,17,126 cusecs of water into the Mahanadi river with a view to handle an influx of 93,061 cusecs of water.
The flood water launch which commenced yesterday, includes discharging water by means of three flood gates on the appropriate aspect of the dam and two on the left.
The districts alongside the coast of Mahanadi river have been positioned on excessive alert. The native administration is actively elevating consciousness among the many folks to make sure security.
