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Hirakud Dam Water Level Falls to 624.27 ft; 22 Gates Still Releasing Water
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 02 Aug 2026, 02:48 PM
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The water level at the Hirakud Dam in Odisha has dropped to 624.27 feet, while 22 spillway gates remain open to continue discharging water.
The water level at the Hirakud Dam, one of India's largest earthen dams, has fallen to 624.27 feet as reported by Kanak News Odisha.
Despite the drop, 22 spillway gates remain open to continue discharging water, a measure taken to manage the excess flow and prevent downstream flooding.
The dam authorities have been monitoring the levels closely, adjusting gate operations to balance water storage with flood control requirements across the Mahanadi basin.
Residents in downstream districts have been advised to stay alert, as the continued discharge may affect riverine communities and agricultural lands.
Despite the drop, 22 spillway gates remain open to continue discharging water, a measure taken to manage the excess flow and prevent downstream flooding.
The dam authorities have been monitoring the levels closely, adjusting gate operations to balance water storage with flood control requirements across the Mahanadi basin.
Residents in downstream districts have been advised to stay alert, as the continued discharge may affect riverine communities and agricultural lands.