Currently, the 2024 spring rice crop in Nghe An is entering the tillering period, and it is necessary to provide enough water for the rice plants during this period. However, in recent times, due to sparse rainfall and fewer rainy days than in previous years, the water level of the Ca River has dropped, and some pumping stations were unable to operate at times. Through actual inspection in some downstream localities, hundreds of hectares of rice in some communes in two districts, Thanh Chuong and Do Luong, have suffered from water shortages leading to drought. Therefore, raising the water level of Lam River to ensure pumping stations can operate is an urgent issue that needs to be done immediately.
Hundreds of hectares of spring 2024 rice crop in Thanh Chuong and Do Luong districts (Nghe An) face the risk of serious water shortage.
To promptly provide water to combat drought for spring rice in the downstream districts, from February 28, Ban Ve Hydropower Company increased the discharge flow from 75m3/s to 200m3/s. This discharge level will be maintained for 3 consecutive days from February 28 to March 1, 2024.
A representative of Ban Ve Hydropower Company said that although it is forecast that this year will be a dry year, the Government has directed hydropower plants to actively conserve water to ensure uninterrupted power generation. However, for hydropower companies in general and Ban Ve Hydropower in particular, timely water supply to "save" dry rice and serve agricultural production is always a priority for the Company's Board of Directors. and close guidance.
Panorama of Ban Ve Hydropower Plant
The second increase in discharge flow will be implemented by the company from March 20 to March 24 with a discharge rate of 200m3/s and the third phase is expected from April 25 to April 29 with an increased discharge rate from 120m3/s. s (daily discharge rate) to 200m3/s, in order to raise the water level of Lam River, ensure that pumping stations can operate, promptly supply water to the downstream area so that people can feel secure in production and have a successful harvest.