According to a reports, the decision to open more gates was taken following a further increase in the water level in the dam today as compared to yesterday. The water level at Hirakud stood at 608.37 meters this morning with 1.61 lakh cusecs of water entering the dam every second against a release of 1.14 lakh cusecs. The water level in the dam is constantly being monitored by the authorities to decide the further course of action.
Notably, on Sunday, the water level in Hirakud remained at 607.71 ft at noon.