<p>Following the rise in water level at Hirakud dam, the authorities on July 18 opened five gates of the dam in Sambalpur, Odisha. Incessant rain in the region has led to the rise in water level at Hirakud dam. </p>.<div><p><strong>Deccan Herald is on WhatsApp Channels </strong>| <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/specials/deccan-herald-is-now-on-whatsapp-heres-how-you-can-join-2698271">Join now for Breaking News & Editor's Picks</a></p></div>