Hirakud Dam opens 20 gates amid flood concerns
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Hirakud Dam has opened 20 floodgates due to rising water levels caused by heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh.
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- Heavy rainfall in the upper reaches of Chhattisgarh has significantly increased the water flow into the Hirakud Dam.
- Authorities have opened 20 floodgates to manage the rising reservoir levels.
- Water is being released into the downstream areas of the Mahanadi River basin.
- The situation creates a potential risk of flooding in downstream regions.
What to watch next
- Water inflow levels over the next 24 hours
- Potential opening of additional floodgates
- Flooding risk assessment for downstream areas
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NamedIndia · Mahanadi River · Chhattisgarh · Hirakud Dam · Mahanadi Basin Chief Engineer
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