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With relentless rainfall continuing over the upper catchment areas of the Mahanadi basin, the water level at Hirakud Dam has surged significantly, prompting authorities to intensify floodwater discharge by opening 20 sluice gates.
Officials confirmed on Monday that the inflow now exceeds the outflow, leading to a gradual rise in the reservoir's storage level.
According to the Water Resources Department, the current water level at Hirakud stands at 609.79 feet, while the dam is receiving 3,42,453 cusecs of water per second and releasing 3,35,649 cusecs through its open gates.
Officials stated that decisions regarding the opening ...