Nghe An: Khe Bo Hydropower Plant will release floodwaters

Phu Huong DNUM_BIZBAZCACA 12:17

(Baonghean.vn) - From 3:00 p.m. on October 18, after Ban Ang Hydropower Plant, Khe Bo Hydropower Plant will discharge flood water with a total flow of about 500 - 1000 m3/s.

According to monitoring data at the reservoirKhe Bo Hydropower PlantAt 9:00 a.m. on October 18, 2020, the lake water level was at elevation 65.00 m (MNDBT); the flow to the lake was 487.0 m3/s and continuing to increase.

Khe Bo Hydropower Plant releases floodwaters. Photo: Archive

To ensure the safe regulation of reservoir water in accordance with the inter-reservoir operation process on the Ca River basin approved by the Prime Minister, the PlantKhe Bo Hydropower PlantNotice No. 244/TB-KHPP dated October 18, 2020 on the operation and regulation of water in Khe Bo Hydropower Plant reservoir.

Accordingly, the total discharge volume is expected to be about 500 m3/s ÷ 1,000 m3/s (including through the gate and through the generators) and may increase depending on the water flow into the lake. The time to end the water discharge through the spillway will last until the water flow into the lake decreases below 487.0 m3/S.

Flood discharge notice for Khe Bo Hydropower Plant of the Provincial Steering Committee for Disaster Prevention and Control.

The Standing Office of the Provincial Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Search and Rescue informs the People's Committees of the districts: Tuong Duong, Con Cuong, Anh Son, Do Luong, Thanh Chuong, Nam Dan, Hung Nguyen and Vinh city; Heads of provincial departments, branches and sectors; Department of Road Management II to inform the authorities at all levels, agencies, units, investors who are constructing along the river, on the river, owners of water transport vehicles and all people in the area downstream of the factory.Khe Bo Hydropower Plantknow to carry out necessary work to ensure the safety of life and property of the people and the state.

Phu Huong