Hidroeléctrica Urrá apaga turbinas para frenar inundaciones: caudal del río Sinú se multiplicó por cinco
La Central Hidroeléctrica Urrá I enfrenta una situación sin precedentes. Ante el aumento progresivo y acelerado de los aportes de caudal al embalse, l...
TL;DR
- The Urrá I Hydroelectric Plant has increased water discharge and reduced energy generation due to an unprecedented rise in reservoir inflow.
- This hydrological event is occurring during the dry season, which is historically the driest period for the Sinú River basin.
- River inflow has increased dramatically, exceeding historical averages by over five times within a 36-hour period.
- The company Urrá denies losing control of the dam's operations, stating that the actions taken are controlled measures to mitigate the flood.
- Despite the dam's efforts, nearby municipalities are experiencing flooding and damage.
- Municipalities such as Tierralta, Montería, and Lorica are under constant monitoring due to persistent flooding reports.