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Flood discharge from the Hirakud Dam is set to reach Mundali in Cuttack today, with an estimated 4.5 lakh cusecs of water expected to flow through the lower reaches of the Mahanadi.
The Water Resources Department confirmed to sources that water is currently being released through 20 sluice gates of the Hirakud Dam, 13 on the left side and 7 on the right, as part of its ongoing monsoon flood management strategy.
Officials noted that although floodwater has started reaching the delta region, the situation in the lower Mahanadi remains under control.
Notably, the department's chief engineer clarified that there is no flood threat ...