The water level continued to rise in the Hirakud Dam reservoir due to heavy rainfall in the upper catchment area of river Mahanadi. The water level reached 615.52 ft by 9 am on Monday.
Reportedly, 90,364 cusec of water was entering into the reservoir against an outflow of 15,132 cusec.
In view of the increasing water level in past few days in the reservoir, the dam authorities have decided to release the first flood water of this season on August 14.
Notably, earlier, the reservoir’s water level had declined due to a weak beginning of the monsoon, affectinge hydroelectricity production in the State.