New update on water discharge from Hirakud Dam in Odisha, water being discharged through 5 gates only.
After the water inflow into Hirakud reservoir has reduced, 10 more gates have been closed in phases. Water discharge is currently continuing through 5 gates.
As of today, the water level of Hirakud dam in Odisha is 629.60 feet. 2,04,864 cusecs of water is entering the reservoir from the upper end per second, while 2,17,569 cusecs of water is being discharged from the lower end.
As the water inflow has reduced, the gates are being closed in phases. So far, 10 gates have been closed, but water discharge is currently continuing through 5 gates. The next decision will be taken keeping in mind the water inflow and water level of the reservoir in the future.
Reports say that on September 29, flood water was being drained through 30 gates of Hirakud dam, the water level was seen increasing in the lower reaches.
574,308 cusecs of water is entering from the upper reaches every second. Similarly, 530,602 cusecs of water was being drained through 30 gates.
Flood water was seen rising in the Mahanadi. There was a danger for low-lying areas. Peak flood water reached Mundli at night. Water level in Devi, Kandal, Daya, Bhargavi, Katyodi and Kuakhai rivers will increase due to the swelling of Mahanadi.
Water was likely to flow into low-lying areas. Flood alert had been issued to four districts. Some areas of Cuttack, Khurda, Puri and Jagatsinghpur districts were likely to be affected by flood. Special watch had been kept on Kanas, Satyabadi, Nimapada and Gop areas of Puri district.
