Hirakud Releases Flood Water

  • 25-Jul-2021
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On Saturday, Hirakud Dam discharges  flood water through its four sluice gates that caused the rise of Mahanadi water level. The officials have warned that the water level in the Mahanadi and other rivers will increase due to release of the water from the reservoir. The dam authorities also advised people living in low-lying area to remain alert during the release of the floodwater.

 

The first flood water of the season was released from the dam on July 11. The floodwater was discharged from sluice gate No.7 at 10.17 AM from the reservoir following religious rituals conducted by the Hirakud dam authorities on Sunday.

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