environment
February 3, 2026
Anla alerta sobre aumento desbordado del embalse donde opera la hidroeléctrica Urrá I
Hidroeléctrica Urrá I en alerta por incremento en las lluvias. Foto: Cortesía: Anla
TL;DR
- Anla has issued an alert regarding the significant increase in water levels at the Urrá I Hydroelectric Plant due to heavy rains.
- The inflow to the reservoir increased from 500 m³/s to over 2,500 m³/s in 36 hours, more than five times the previous values.
- Anla participated in the Unified Command Post (PMU) to monitor the environmental impact of the hydroelectric project.
- The plant is responsible for implementing its Contingency Plan for such flood events and reporting to relevant authorities.
- Urrá I has implemented strategies to contain the water, including reducing energy generation and operating gates and spillways.
- Despite these measures, nearby municipalities continue to experience flooding and damage.
- Anla is continuously monitoring hydrological and climate conditions and has issued red alerts for several sub-watersheds in different regions.