“The situation is dramatic”: eastern Algarve dams nearing historic lows
The Eastern Algarve’s Odeleite and Beliche dams are very close to reaching historically low water levels. Data from the National System of Water Resources (SNIRH) shows that the amount of
Algarve’s water reserves only last until end of 2020
A new stark warning about the Algarve’s depleted water reserves has been made this week following the announcement that they will only last until the end of this year. The
April rain improves drought situation in Algarve and Lower Alentejo
The expression “April showers bring May flowers” rang true for the Algarve and Lower Alentejo, which are no longer in a severe state of drought thanks to “above-average” rainfall last
Algarve drought situation improves but not enough
The rain that fell in the Algarve in the last two weeks has helped improved drought conditions and increase water levels at dams, but it was still not enough to
Local desalination success stories as Algarve explores solutions to drought
As the Algarve studies ways to adapt to the devastating reality of drought, desalination is being discussed as one of the main solutions to ensure water supply. Vila Vita Parc
Drought: Algarve needs new dam and desalination plant, warns AMAL
In a bid to finally move forward with concrete measures to pull the region out of its ongoing drought, the Algarve Municipalities Association (AMAL) is calling for a meeting with
December rain not enough to end drought in Algarve
December’s heavy rain was not enough to end the Algarve’s drought, as regional leaders warn that it would have to rain “four to five times more” for water levels at
São Brás de Alportel calls for construction of new dams in Algarve
São Brás de Alportel Council has unanimously approved a motion calling for the construction of at least two new dams in the Algarve. The motion comes at a time when
Desalination could be the answer to Algarve’s worsening periods of drought
Desalination has been mooted as one of the ways to tackle the Algarve’s steadily worsening relationship with drought. Taking the reins at AMAL (the association of regional borough councils) this
Algarve faces extreme drought as dams reach historic lows
Despite the brief bout of rain in the Algarve last weekend, the region is facing one of its worst droughts in living memory. Dam levels have reached “historic lows”, farmers