It has rained but Ban Ve Hydroelectric Lake is still dry in many places.
(Baonghean.vn) - Prolonged drought and low water flow from the Nam Non River have caused the water level of Ban Ve Hydropower Plant to drop to a record low. Although it has rained for the past 2 days, the bottom of Ban Ve Hydropower Plant's reservoir is still bare in many places.
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In recent days, although it has rained in the mountainous district of Tuong Duong, many places on Ban Ve Hydropower Reservoir are still dry due to the drought that has lasted for more than 2 months. Along with that, the opening of the sluice gates with large flow to relieve the drought in the downstream area is also one of the reasons why the water level of the largest hydropower reservoir in the North Central region has dropped to a record low. Photo: Ho Phuong. |
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In many places, the mud in the middle of the lake is cracked terribly. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The hydroelectric reservoir has been blocked since 2010, and this is the first time the water level has receded to a record level. In the photo: The water recedes, revealing the dense forests of the past with bare, dry trees in the middle of the lake. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Passenger and cargo boats are forced to weave through dry trees jutting out of the water, posing a potential risk of accidents. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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A floating house of fishermen stranded on land when the water receded. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The giant net has no more use and lies in the middle of an empty land. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Large cargo barges are also "covered" waiting for the water to rise. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The iron boat of the people of Huu Khuong commune, Tuong Duong district got stuck at the base of a tree when the water receded. Sharing about this, the boat owner said that since the beginning of the season, her family has been taking turns to move the boat according to the water level, however, at this point, it can no longer move. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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In the areas of hydroelectric reservoirs, the bottom is exposed, creating many different terrains, in particular, there are many places where large blocks of mud accumulate. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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The receding water and steep terrain make it difficult for people to transport goods. Mr. Luong Van Manh, residing in San village, Huu Khuong commune, Tuong Duong district, said that the receding water has made his boat driving job very difficult. Every time he transports goods, instead of rowing the boat to the destination, he now has to carry and carry it for kilometers. Photo: Ho Phuong |
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Mr. Ta Huu Hung - Deputy Director of Ban Ve Hydropower Plant said that in addition to the low water volume, the implementation of drought relief for the downstream is also one of the reasons why the water level in the hydropower reservoir has dropped so low. There were times when it reached the dead water level. It is estimated that in the past, the hydropower plant has released more than 1.2 billion m3 of water to combat drought for the downstream.3water. Photo: Ho Phuong |