Areas near the Miño flooded after the release of the Velle dam - Ourense, Galicia, España - News Article Locations on Waymarking.com

The reservoir had exceeded 88% of its capacity
The flow of the Miño is six meters higher than usual at this time
Pre-alert in Ourense due to the flood of the Miño, the rains have caused an increase in the flow, which is six meters above the usual at this time. A situation that also affects the reservoirs, one of them, the Velle dam, has had to be released.

During this day it has had to open its floodgates for fear of an overflow , as it happened in November. Last month it did not reach 83% of its capacity, this time it already exceeded 88 points.

When this liberation took place, many areas near the Miño have been flooded , especially the A chabasqueria hot springs that have disappeared. A situation that has not only affected the interior, on the coast the waves in Coruña already exceed the dune built to stop it. In Muxía, the waves made it difficult for the percebeiros, some put themselves at risk to avoid the ravages of the storm on their economy.

In Asturias, however, far from despising the rain, they thanked it . Specifically in Gijon, one of the people who walked along the promenade said "If we want green, we have to pay for it." A price that in some areas, they fear that it will be very high due to the rainfall that is expected in the coming hours with soils that can no longer filter more water.

Type of publication: Television When was the article reported?: 12/16/2019 Publication: Telecinco Article Url: [Web Link] Is Registration Required?: no How widespread was the article reported?: national News Category: Society/People

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