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Hirakud Dam Gates to Open, Releasing 1 Lakh Cusec Floodwater
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 08 Jul 2026, 04:02 PM
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The Hirakud Dam is scheduled to open its gates tomorrow, initiating the release of approximately 1 lakh cusec of floodwater.
The Hirakud Dam authorities have announced that the dam's gates will be opened tomorrow. This action is being taken to release a significant volume of floodwater, estimated at 1 lakh cusec.
The decision to open the gates indicates a substantial increase in water levels within the reservoir, necessitating the controlled release of excess water. This measure is a standard procedure for managing dam capacity during periods of high inflow.
Further details regarding the specific timings and the impact of the water release on downstream areas are expected.
The decision to open the gates indicates a substantial increase in water levels within the reservoir, necessitating the controlled release of excess water. This measure is a standard procedure for managing dam capacity during periods of high inflow.
Further details regarding the specific timings and the impact of the water release on downstream areas are expected.