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Hirakud reservoir crosses 627 feet as four sluice gates open

The Hirakud reservoir has crossed the 627-foot level, prompting the opening of four sluice gates. The headline does not state whether downstream flooding or evacuations have occurred.

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High reservoir levels and gate releases can create downstream flood risks and disrupt nearby communities.

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  1. Hirakud reservoir crosses 627-ft mark, 4 sluice gates opened ↗orissapost.com · Recorded source date: Sep 7, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC

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