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Andalusia's Reservoirs: Current Situation and Trends
Andalusia, Spain, is experiencing a unique water situation, with reservoirs showing varying levels of storage capacity compared to previous years. Here's a breakdown of the current status of several hydraulic basins in the region.
Tinto-Odiel-Piedras-Chanza Basin
The Tinto-Odiel-Piedras-Chanza basin, one of the key water sources in Andalusia, currently stores 673 hm³ of water, accounting for 60.36% of its total capacity. Despite a recent reduction of 9 hm³ (-0.81%) in the last seven days, the basin still holds more water compared to the same week last year, with an additional 237 hm³.
Guadalquivir Basin
The Guadalquivir basin, another crucial water source, has seen a significant increase in its water resources. Compared to the same week last year, the basin now stores 988 hm³ more water, representing 43.64% of its total capacity. If we compare this to the average of the last ten years, the increase is 477 hm³.
Guadalete-Barbate Basin
The Guadalete-Barbate basin currently stores 717 hm³ of water, which represents 43.43% of its total capacity. In the last week, the resources in this basin have decreased by 8 hm³ (-0.48%). However, compared to the average of the last ten years, the basin now has 48 hm³ more water.
Andalusian Mediterranean Basins
The Andalusian Mediterranean Basins currently hold 553 hm³ of water, which represents 47.97% of their total storage capacity. Compared to the same date in 2024, these basins have seen an increase of 270 hm³. The Guadalete-Barbate basin within this group currently stores 362 hm³ more water than the same date in 2024.
Concerns and Preparations
The current situation in Andalusia is a concern due to extreme heat. The Andalusian Junta is closely monitoring the decreasing reservoir levels and is taking steps to prepare the region for potential dry periods. They are promoting hydraulic works to ensure that when the next drought comes, Andalusia "has a network of infrastructures that will allow it to be much better prepared than it was in this drought."
Ramón Fernández Pacheco, the Agriculture Councillor, has warned of continued dropping reservoir levels and lack of rainfall. The Junta emphasizes the "investment effort" in hydraulic works to prepare the territory for drought. However, as of now, there is no information available about any organization working on investments in hydraulic projects in Andalusia to better prepare the region for dry periods.
In conclusion, while Andalusia's reservoirs currently hold a considerable amount of water, the situation is still a cause for concern due to the extreme heat and the potential for future droughts. The Andalusian Junta's focus on hydraulic works aims to ensure that the region is better prepared for such events in the future.
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