The Miño-Sil Hydrographic Confederation (CHMS) has expanded its monitoring network with the installation of a new station of the Automatic Hydrological Information System (SAIH) on the Tremor River, at the municipality of Torre del Bierzo. The action is part of the European project RISC_PLUS, aimed at improving prevention and response capacity against extreme hydrological phenomena.
The works were completed during the summer and have enabled a control point equipped with state-of-the-art technology capable of continuously measuring river level, rainfall and ambient temperature. All data is sent every five minutes to the Basin Control Center (CECU) of the CHMS, located in Ourense, which guarantees real-time information in the event of possible flooding episodes or water resource shortages.
The investment amounts to 41,300 euros and contributes to strengthening the hydrological control network of the demarcation, improving the monitoring capacity of hydrometeorological conditions in one of the tributaries of the Sil. According to the agency, the incorporation of advanced measurement systems facilitates more precise management of water resources and a more effective response to situations arising from heavy rains, floods or prolonged periods of drought.
Access to this real-time data through the SAIH network allows authorities to anticipate the effects of extreme episodes through prevention, preparation and protection actions, contributing to both population safety and environmental conservation.
With this new station, the CHMS continues to strengthen early warning systems and sustainable water management in the Miño-Sil demarcation, in accordance with the objectives of the RISC_PLUS project, co-financed by the European program Interreg Spain–Portugal (POCTEP) 2021–2027.
“The RISC_PLUS project 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 the president of the CHMS, José Antonio Quiroga.
