The Talarn dam, which reached 227.675 cubic hectometers, activated one of its automatic gates, releasing a flow of 60 m³/s. This process occurs when the water level reaches a certain point, with gates opening successively depending on the incoming volume. Currently, the reservoir is receiving 110 m³/s, mainly due to snowmelt.
The Talarn reservoir is the largest freshwater body by depth in Catalonia and the third most extensive. Water discharge is carried out both through the gates and through pipes located at the base of the dam. Snowmelt is expected to continue for several days, allowing residents of Pallars Jussà to enjoy the spectacular waterfall, a highly anticipated sight.
The Ebro Hydrographic Confederation (CHE) reported a weekly increase of 13.11 cubic hectometers, attributed to snowmelt in the headwaters of the Noguera Pallaresa. With this volume, the dam is generating 214.3 gigawatts of energy, a figure close to its maximum capacity.
“"The weekly increase is 13.11 cubic hectometers, mainly favored by the snowmelt taking place these days in the headwaters of the Noguera Pallaresa."
The State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued an alert for risk of storms and intense rainfall (15 l/m² in one hour) in the Lleida demarcation, with the possibility of sudden flash floods in ravines. The CHE has advised citizens to monitor meteorological and hydrological data from AEMET and follow Civil Protection guidelines.
