Four hydroelectric plants in the country open their gates: Cauca River tripled its historical flow
Due to the intense rains hitting the country, four of the most important hydroelectric plants have had to begin releasing water from their reservoirs in a controlled manner...
TL;DR
- Four major hydroelectric plants in Colombia are releasing water due to intense rainfall and overflowing reservoirs.
- The Cauca River's flow has reached 1,658 cubic meters per second, 264% above its historical average.
- Hidroituango is experiencing the largest energy loss (52.75 GWh) due to water releases.
- Topocoro has begun releasing water for the first time this season, with other plants like Urrá I and Playas maintaining surplus releases.
- Betania reservoir is in a 'yellow zone' with a 305% increase in its historical average river flow.
- Punchiná reservoir has recovered significantly, while Alto Anchicayá remains at a low level.
- The national power system is under sustained hydrological pressure, with future river behavior being critical.