Country-wide drought “significantly less” after recent rains
In the first 15 days of September, there was a “significant easing” of the drought situation throughout the country, particularly in the districts of Guarda, Viseu and Castelo Branco, announced
Alqueva reservoir transfers 100 million cubic meters of water to seven struggling dams
The Alqueva reservoir has transferred 100 million cubic meters of water to seven other dams in the districts of Beja, Évora and Setúbal this year due to the drought, José
Algarve councils keep municipal swimming pools closed due to drought
AMAL, the association of Algarve municipalities, has agreed to maintaining water-saving measures through September, hoping for a meeting with Portuguese environment agency APA by the third week of the month
Drought reveals ancient relics
COMMENT The only good thing about this year’s extreme droughts that have been causing reservoirs in Europe to dry is that they have been exposing relics of great interest to
Drought and excessive spring heat decimates Portugal’s olive harvest
Farmers point to 40% fall in production The Association of Producers in Integrated Protection in Trás-os-Montes and the Alto Douro is forecasting a 40% fall in olive production this year,
Portimão cuts down on garden irrigation as drought persists
Measures aim to address “situation of extreme drought affecting Portugal” Portimão Council has announced a new set of measures – including the reduction of garden and green space irrigation –
Large water consumers to face hike in bills
Three Algarve boroughs among 43 affected Portugal’s government has announced that it will recommend raising water tariffs for the largest consumers in 43 municipalities – including Vila do Bispo, Aljezur
Loulé announces harsher measures to tackle drought
Indoor swimming pools closed until end of September Loulé Council has announced harsher measures to tackle the Algarve’s ongoing situation of drought, such as extending the closure of indoor pools
Water may start being rationed in Algarve by January
Authorities in Algarve are considering rationing water consumption if the region’s drought situation does not improve in the near future. “If it does not rain in October, November, or December,
RTA proposes drought contingency measures for resorts
After confirming that golf courses could be forced to lower irrigation levels, the Algarve Tourism Board (RTA) has proposed a series of contingency measures for resorts. Among the suggested measures