Sambalpur: The Hirakud Dam Authorities on Saturday opened three more sluice gates to release excess water following rise in the water level of the reservoir due to heavy rain in the upstream.
With the opening of more gates, the water is currently being discharged through 10 gates including seven in the left and three others in the right side, dam officials said.
The water level of the reservoir now stands at 629.65 ft against the full capacity of 630 feet, while the average inflow is over 1,16,088 cusec.
Discharge of flood water in Mahanadi at Mundali in Cuttack has been recorded at 1,58,060 lakh cusec, according to the latest information.
On Friday, the water level of the reservoir touched 630 ft while water was released through seven gates.
