Portuguese Dams at Full Capacity, Requiring Controlled Discharges

Most dams in Portugal are between 81% and 100% capacity, necessitating slow, controlled discharges to prevent flooding, according to the president of the Portuguese Environment Agency.

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publicoPortuguese186d ago

Barragens nunca estiveram tão cheias, e vai ser preciso fazer mais descargas

A maior parte das albufeiras está entre 81% e 100% da sua capacidade, e será preciso fazer “descargas lentas”, que não aumentarão risco de cheias, diz presidente da Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente.

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Portuguese Dams at Full Capacity, Requiring Controlled Discharges

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Barragens nunca estiveram tão cheias, e vai ser preciso fazer mais descargas

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