Bhubaneswar: In view of receding inflow, the Hirakud dam authorities have closed two more gates of the Hirakud Dam. At present, floodwater is being discharged through 26 gates.
According to reports, the reservoir is receiving 4,82,547 cusecs of water per second, while 4,95,252 cusecs is being discharged.
Meanwhile, water flow in the Mahanadi River at Mundali is gradually receding following the phased closure of Hirakud gates. Currently, around 7,54,385 cusecs of water is flowing through Mundali.
The situation is being closely monitored, with further closure of gates likely if inflow decreases.
