Sambalpur, Aug 9: The Hirakud Dam authorities have opened six more sluice gates on Friday in Sambalpur district.
The Hirakud Dam in Odisha's Sambalpur district is currently discharging floodwater through 20 sluice gates. The decision to open the gates was made on Friday.
The Hirakud Dam in Sambalpur district released the season’s flood water on July 28. The sluice gates were opened following a ceremonial puja held at 8 am.