An increase in groundwater and water spillage at the hydroelectric complex can lead to flooding of roads in the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain.
According to the Federal Water Resources Agency, from April 17 to 22, the maximum operating mode is set at the HPP. 26,000 ± 500 cubic meters will pass through the Volgograd hydroelectric complex. SP. water.
From April 23 to April 26, the level of discharge will begin to gradually decrease to 17,000 ± 500 m³ / s – this is a “fish shelf” necessary for fish spawning. In this mode, the HPP will continue to operate until April 30. Specialists will regulate the duration of the diet depending on the hydrological situation in May. At the same time, dangerous water level marks at posts are not provided.
The regional main directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reminded that fishermen and tourists should not visit the Volga-Akhtuba floodplain at this time. The danger lies in the risk of flooding of dirt roads and lowlands, about which it will be impossible to leave the territory.
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