“The signing of the decree that formalizes the water emergency on the island begins the process to address the 75 measures provided for in the technical document of the island water council. These include ten emergency hydraulic works, desalination plants and treatment plants. In the short term, it will be possible to increase the flow of irrigation water by 27,000 cubic meters per day. This declaration will last six months and can be extended for another six months.”

El Dia (2024)

Situation of the Valle Molina reservoir in Tenerife, which appears empty due to the drought (CARSTEN W. LAURITSEN)