Opening of gates at Itaipu raises concern in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina

The Itaipu hydroelectric dam, located on the border between Brazil and Paraguay, opened its spillway gates and began releasing a flow of 4.8 m³/s of water. The measure, announced by the Itaipu Binational Operations Superintendency, responds to the notable increase in inflow to the reservoir after intense rainfall in the upper basins.

The water buildup, which prevents the natural discharge of the Iguazú River, is already being observed at the river mouth, quickly raising the water level. Operators and river workers in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, have expressed deep concern about this rise, which is already visible to the naked eye. Port activities remain under strict preventive monitoring, as there is a possibility the river will continue to gain height in the coming hours.

Projections indicate that the relief maneuvers will continue throughout the long weekend and may extend into the early days of next week. Local authorities await official hydrometric measurements to precisely determine the percentage of the rise that is directly attributable to the operation of the binational plant.

Source: https://delatribunatv.com/cambioclimatico/clima/crece-la-preocupacion-en-puerto-iguazu-por-la-apertura-de-compuertas-en-itaipu