8 lakh cusecs of flood water to be released into Mahanadi river today

Cuttack: Water level in Mahanadi river continues to rise due to the continuous rainfall in the lower areas of Hirakud. Eight lakh cusecs of flood water will be released into Mahandi river by 12 PM today, via Mundali barrage in Cuttack.

SRC has issued alert to the District Magistrates of Angul, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Khordha, and Puri. They have been alerted to exercise caution as the water level of Mahanadi is likely to rise even more.

Similarly, authorities of Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapada have also been issued an alert by the Special Relief Commissioner. They have been instructed to keep a close watch on the weaker river banks.