Rain brings relief to Algarve dams: water levels rising
Water levels have increased five percentage points thanks to recent rain The six reservoirs and dams that supply the Algarve region were on Monday at 34% of their total water
Water in Algarve reservoirs, dams rises 5% with recent rains
The six reservoirs and dams supplying the Algarve region are on Monday at 34% of their total water storage capacity, having risen by 5% with the rains of the last
National irrigation federation pushes for ‘large dam on Tejo river’
President of Portugal’s national irrigation federation (FENAREG), José Núncio, said today has argued that a “large dam” on Tejo river could be one of the answers to water scarcity issues.
Agriculture minister criticises “green radicals” who don’t want dams
Dams “help biodiversity, the environment and combat climate change” Portugal’s minister of agriculture has criticised “green radicals” demonstrating against the construction of dams, warning that projects related to the sector
Algarve dams still less than half-full
The region’s dams may be at 45% capacity, but environmental authorities are still sounding the alarm about the ongoing drought. The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) reported on Tuesday that the
Algarve dams to continue containment efforts despite 25% volume increase
According to the National Water Resources Information System, the region currently has more than 122 hm3 in its reservoirs. The volume of water stored in the Algarve’s dams increased by
Berry fruit farmers “demand” construction of dam “promised years ago”
Berry fruit producers in Mangualde, in the centre of Portugal, are thanking their lucky stars this year brought so much rain, but they aren’t prepared to see another year go
Recent rainfall doing wonders for Algarve dams
Water level at Algarve dams believed to have increased from 36% to 43% Last week’s rainfall was a godsend for the Algarve, having reportedly brought the region as much water
Pomarão water collection project to supply Algarve under public consultation
Citizens can make their voices heard until April 29 The Environmental Impact Study of the project to supply the Algarve with water collected from the Guadiana River at Pomarão, in
Recent rainfall insufficient to alleviate contingency measures
Despite the increased water levels in the Algarve dams, abstraction remains on hold. Recent rainfall has resulted in a significant increase of water in the Algarve’s dams, particularly in the