The Miño-Sil Hydrographic Confederation (CHMS) is expanding its hydrological monitoring network with the installation of a new Automatic Hydrological Information System (SAIH) station on the Tremor River, near the municipality of Torre del Bierzo. The initiative is part of the European Risc_Plus project, which aims to improve prevention and response to extreme hydrological events.
During the summer months, the necessary work was carried out to set up this new monitoring point, which incorporates state-of-the-art instrumentation to measure river levels, rainfall, and ambient temperature. This data is recorded continuously and sent every five minutes to the CHMS Basin Control Center (Cecu) in Ourense, providing up-to-date and accurate information in the event of possible flooding or water shortages.
With an investment of approximately €41,300, this action expands and strengthens the basin’s hydrological monitoring network, modernizing the capacity to monitor hydrometeorological conditions in one of the tributaries of the Sil River.
The installation of these advanced measurement systems significantly improves knowledge of the state of water resources and the response of watercourses to episodes of heavy rain, flooding, or prolonged periods of drought.
Access to accurate, real-time data through the SAIH Network enables the competent authorities to anticipate the effects of extreme events through prevention, preparedness, and protection measures, thereby contributing to public safety and environmental conservation.
With this new infrastructure, the CHMS continues to make progress in strengthening early warning systems and sustainable water management in the Miño-Sil river basin, in line with the objectives of the Risc_Plus project.
“The Risc_Plus project, co-financed by the European Interreg Spain-Portugal (Poctep) 2021-2027 program, is committed to solutions based on scientific knowledge, cross-border cooperation, and technological innovation to ensure efficient and sustainable water management in a scenario marked by climate change,” concluded José Antonio Quiroga, president of the Confederation.
