The latest Report on the Volumes of the Main Reservoirs in Rio Grande do Norte, released by the RN Water Management Institute (Igarn), revealed a positive situation with regard to water storage in the state’s reservoirs. With an accumulated total of 3.37 billion cubic meters, surface water reserves represent 74.47% of the state’s total capacity, estimated at 4.52 billion cubic meters.
Among the highlights of the report, the Santa Cruz do Apodi dam has a volume of 480.37 million cubic meters, corresponding to 80.10% of its maximum capacity, estimated at 599.71 million cubic meters. The Corredor dam, located in Antônio Martins, reached its maximum capacity, with 4.64 million cubic meters.
Santa Cruz do Apodi. Photo: Cássio Morais
The Umari dam, located in Upanema, is close to overflowing, accumulating 288.29 million cubic meters, equivalent to 98.45% of its total capacity of 292.81 million cubic meters. Meanwhile, the Armando Ribeiro Gonçalves reservoir, the largest in the state, has 1.87 billion cubic meters, corresponding to 78.77% of its total capacity of 2.37 billion cubic meters.
Furthermore, several other reservoirs already exceed 90% of their capacity, indicating a positive outlook for Rio Grande do Norte’s water supply.
These numbers bring relief to the population, especially at a time when many are facing difficulties due to water scarcity. The favorable situation in the reservoirs is a sign of hope for the state’s future.
