Hidroituango's Operation Under Scrutiny Due to Intense Rains: Are There Risks?
Amidst the recent weeks' rainfall, exceeding historical averages in Antioquia, the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) and Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) met to evaluate the operation of the Hidroituango project, given the sustained increase in rainfall and greater water contributions to the reservoir.
TL;DR
- UNGRD and EPM evaluated Hidroituango's operations due to sustained increases in rainfall and contributions to the reservoir.
- Authorities reviewed operational conditions, hydrometeorological behavior, and communication protocols with downstream communities.
- EPM confirmed that the reservoir's current levels are within operational parameters and pose no risk of structural overflow.
- The project has a 24/7 monitoring system and a reservoir that acts as a buffer against sudden flow increases.
- UNGRD is continuously monitoring river evolution and alerts related to floods and high levels.
- Both entities agreed to reinforce monitoring schemes and ensure operational margins for swift responses.