Angul, August 26: A gate of Rengali Dam and seven gates of Samal Dam were opened today to release the floodwater after the water-level in the Brahmani river increased due to torrential rains.
After opening of a gate of the Rengali Dam, 2,059 cusec of water is pumped out through the gate, while 5,700 cusec of water is entering the reservoir. However, the water level at the dam is currently 122.15 meters.
The Angul district recorded 713.6 mm of rainfall.The district administration has warned residents to be careful as the water-level of the river is increasing to the continuous rain.If rain continues, more gates would be opened, said the Barrage authorities.