Kainji Hydroelectric Dam has experienced a sudden burst which could lead
to blackouts in some Nigerian states, Daily Times gathered.
The
embankments of the Kainji dam, one of Nigeria’s hydro-power stations
caved in after the opening of the four spillway gates to free surplus
water caused by heavy rains.
On Sunday, the management,
Mainstream Energy Solution Limited, opened the points but discovered
that the dam was impounding more water than it should.
“We opened
the 4 spillway gates because of the water pressure. Now, it is hitting
the embarkment and will continue to expand if not reinforced. The
embarkment is falling, rocks are falling into the water”, an official
disclosed the information
The dam, which produces hydroelectric power, is located in the New Bussa town of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
Authorities
and the firm have shut down the hydro-power station for repairs and
will take about 760MW of electricity off the national grid.
Abdulrasaq Jakada, a top official of the Emir of Borgu’s palace said the monarch has been informed of the development.
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