Water reserves in Spain have seen a modest increase of one point five percent over the past week, standing at forty two thousand three hundred and forty three hectometres cubic, according to the Ministry for Ecological Transition. Despite the improvement, this is still significantly below the average of the last decade, which is four hundred and forty five hectometres cubic.

The Segura hydrographic basin is still the lowest, now reaching twenty nine point four percent of its capacity. It has managed to store three hundred and thirty five hectometres cubic, an increase of eight hectometres compared to last week. However, last year’s figures showed two hundred and seventy nine hectometres cubic, demonstrating slight progress yet still necessitating attention.

Throughout the week, the rainfall across the Peninsula has been plentiful, with the highest recorded at Vigo Airport, which received two hundred and twelve point eight litres per square metre. Other regions have also benefited, with several basins exceeding seventy percent of capacity. Specifically, the Eastern Cantabrian and several others are notably higher, showcasing a diverse water resource status across the country.

While all basins are above fifty percent capacity, the Segura remains a concern at twenty nine point four percent. The Guadalete-Barbate and Guadalquivir also fall short of seventy percent, highlighting an ongoing challenge for water management in certain areas of Spain.