Sambalpur, Sept 22: To release surplus water, Hirakud Dam authorities on Thursday opened 10 more sluice gates.
Officials said that 10 gates have been opened on the left side while another six on the right.
The decision to sluice gates was based on the fact that rainfall in the upper catchment areas of Mahanadi river resulted in increase in water inflow into the reservoir, as expected.
Sources further stated, if rains continue in the upper catchment areas, then more sluice gates are likely to be opened. Similarly, if the water inflow into the reservoir decreases, then fewer gates would remain open, sources added.
