Sambalpur: The authorities of the Hirakud Dam on Saturday closed three sluice gates to regulate the inflow, leaving four gates open as the water level continued to show a falling trend, according to the latest reservoir update.
At the 9 am observation, the reservoir level stood at 627.45 feet, while the average inflow and outflow were recorded at 1,47,524 cusecs each.
Following the closure of three gates, four sluice gates remained open, with three on the left side and one on the right side.
The spillway was releasing 1,13,722 cusecs, while the power channel was carrying 30,461 cusecs. Industrial use accounted for 229 cusecs, while the total canal discharge stood at 3,112 cusecs.
Downstream, the discharge at Belgaon was recorded at 14,800 cusecs, while Patharla recorded 35,621 cusecs. The discharge at Khairmal stood at 2,02,000 cusecs, while Barmul recorded 1,77,500 cusecs and Mundali recorded 1,55,182 cusecs.
The downstream discharge trends varied across locations. Barmul recorded a rising trend, while Belgaon and Patharla showed falling trends. The discharge at Mundali remained relatively constant.
