Water runs out in north-eastern Algarve
Farmers and householders have run out of water in the north eastern Algarve. Various communities are having to be supplied by tanker trucks, say reports, with trees drying up, cattle
National Water Day sees more dire warnings about Portugalâs vulnerability
National Water Day (today) sees more dire warnings about Portugalâs vulnerability when it comes to the consumption of water. ANP, the Portuguese association of Nature – working in association with
Drought affects 95% of country – yet Algarve/ Alentejo irrigation system wastes 2 million litres EVERY HOUR
It is the scandal that country people on the Algarve/ Alentejo border have had to put up with for decades. Yet every time the country is the grips of drought
Almost 80% of country in âsevere droughtâ
The situation was bleak last month, now it is even worse. According to Portugalâs Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), 79% of the country is facing a âsevere to extreme
Algarve suffers worst in Portugalâs ongoing drought
Portugal is back facing yet another drought after a mild winter â and the problem is âextremeâ in parts of the Algarve. The warning came on June 3 from FĂĄtima