Odisha

Kolab Dam In Odisha’s Koraput To Open Sluice Gates Tomorrow For Rising Water Level

By
OB Bureau

Koraput: Kolab dam authorities have decided to open the sluice gates due to rising water level and IMD forecast of more rain on Saturday.

According to sources, the water level in the reservoir had gone up to 585 metre till Friday evening. The dam’s maximum water holding capacity is 857 metre.

With the rain continuing in the upper catchment area of Kolab river, the dam authorities apprehended further rise in the water level of the dam. Besides, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall on Saturday on the impact of low pressure over Bay of Bengal which is expected to intensify into a depression in 24 hours.

The executive engineer of the dam has advised the people not to go near the dam and downstream of the water to be released on Saturday.
OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Depression Rain In Odisha: Subarnarekha Crosses Danger Mark, 3 Places In Balasore Face Flood

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has asked the collectors of six districts, which faced flood-like situation…

September 17, 2024

Jharkhand Student’s Death In Bhubaneswar: Odisha Guv Requests State Govt For ‘Impartial Investigation’

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Raghubar Das on Tuesday sought an impartial investigation into the case of…

September 17, 2024

‘Wear Proper Undergarments,’ International Airline Issues New Memo For Flight Attendants

New Delhi: Delta Air Lines is reminding potential flight attendants that they need to be…

September 17, 2024

IndiGo Flight ‘Tailstrike’ Leaves Huge Dent During Take-Off, Plane Returns To Airport; Pilots Suspended

New Delhi: An IndiGo aircraft suffered damage in the tail section after it hit the…

September 17, 2024

Odisha CM Congratulates Indian Hockey Team For Winning Asian Champions Trophy 2024

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday congratulated the Indian Hockey team for…

September 17, 2024

[Watch] Aishwarya Rai’s Doll By Sri Lankan Artist Goes Viral; Here’s How Netizens Reacted

New Delhi: A Sri Lankan artist, Nigeshan, has created a miniature replica of Aishwarya Rai,…

September 17, 2024

Odisha CM Meets Veteran Leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan Admitted In Bhubaneswar Hospital

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday met former Governor of Andhra Pradesh…

September 17, 2024

Salman Khan Warns ‘Legal Action Will Be Taken’ Against Fake US Tour News

New Delhi: Actor Salman Khan has warned fans about a fraudulent event announcement circulating online…

September 17, 2024