Does a hydroelectric power station have an obligation to provide early warning to downstream residen

Yes. According to the regulations on flood flow management and early warnings for water discharge from hydropower plants, when hydropower plants release water for power generation, they must effectively carry out early warnings for flood discharges from reservoirs and hydroelectric power stations and transfer people downstream to ensure the safety of people and property downstream, and they have an obligation to provide early warning to downstream residents. A hydroelectric plant is a power plant that uses the kinetic energy of a high flow of water generated by differences in water levels to produce electricity. It is called a “hydroelectric power station”.