Spain's Water Reservoirs Rise to 56.6% Capacity Amid Increased Rainfall
Spain’s water reservoirs have increased to 56.6% capacity due to enhanced precipitation, with northern regions showing the highest levels.
- • Water reservoirs in Spain have reached 56.6% of total capacity.
- • Reservoir volumes increased by 10% compared to the prior period and 14% over the ten-year average.
- • Northern Spain, especially Catalonia and Basque Country, shows the highest reservoir levels.
- • Recent inscriptions recorded 31,744 hectometers cubed of stored water, with Ceuta having the most precipitation.
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Spain's water reservoirs have reached 56.6% of their total capacity, marking a significant increase attributed to abundant precipitation across the country, according to the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge.
Currently, 31,744 hectometers cubed of water are stored in Spain's reservoirs, reflecting a 10% rise compared to the previous period and a 14% jump over the average from ten years ago. In the last week alone, reservoir levels grew by 190 hm³, corresponding to a 0.3% increase in total capacity.
Regional variations reveal the highest reservoir occupancies in northern Spain, with Catalonia at 84.9% and the Basque Country at 81%. Inland basins like the Tajo, Ebro, and Duero hold 62.1%, 57.7%, and 55.4%, respectively. In the south, the Tinto, Odiel, and Piedras basins impressively reach 89.5%, whereas others, including the Guadiana and Guadalquivir, display more modest levels of 61% and 46.4%.
Ceuta reported the highest precipitation with 95.2 liters per square meter, underscoring regional disparities in rainfall.
This marked improvement in water reserves alleviates drought concerns and supports agricultural and environmental needs, reflecting the positive impact of recent rains on Spain’s water security.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
