Hirakud and Indravati dams open sluice gates to evacuate flood waters as there is incessant rains in the upper catchment areas. Reports say that, flood water is being drained through 30 gates of Hirakud dam, the water level is increasing in the lower reaches.
574,308 cusecs of water is entering from the upper reaches every second. Similarly, 530,602 cusecs of water is being drained through 30 gates.
Flood water is rising in the Mahanadi. The water level is increasing. There is a danger for low-lying areas. Peak flood water will reach Mundli at night. Water level in Devi, Kandal, Daya, Bhargavi, Katyodi and Kuakhai rivers will increase due to the swelling of Mahanadi.
Water is likely to flow into low-lying areas. Flood alert has been issued to four districts. Some areas of Cuttack, Khurda, Puri and Jagatsinghpur districts may be affected by flood. Special watch has been kept on Kanas, Satyabadi, Nimapada and Gop areas of Puri district.
Flood water has started entering some places in Athagarh area of Cuttack district. Waterlogging has been seen in Badamba’s Maa Bhattarika’s shrine. Flood water has entered the shrine. The idol of Maa Bhattarika has been shifted to a higher place.
The Indravati Dam Opens Gates
Both the Hirakud and Indravati dams have seen excess floodwaters. Indravati reservoir gates have been opened again. Gate number 3 of Indravati reservoir was opened at 2 pm. The reservoir has a maximum water storage capacity of 642 meters. It crossed 641.65 meters by 10 pm yesterday.
Later, after the approval of the engineer and divisional secretary, the gate was opened. Currently, 446.236 cusecs of water is entering the reservoir, while 240.218 cusecs of water is being discharged. Currently, 446.236 cusecs of water is entering the reservoir per second.
On the other hand, 240.218 cusecs of water is being discharged. The department is monitoring the water level and water inflow and outflow of the reservoir.
The situation is being monitored as there is a possibility of increased water flow in the downstream area after the gate is opened. Further steps will be taken based on the water level of the reservoir and the upcoming water inflow.
