Reservoirs across the Segura River basin continue to gain water, with overall capacity now at 24.47%, nearly two percentage points higher than the previous week. This increase reflects the positive impact of recent heavy rainfall in the region.
According to data released Tuesday by Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition, water levels in the Segura basin have risen by 1.93% over the past week.
Notably, two reservoirs have seen the most significant gains: Fuensanta, which rose by 9 hectometres (hm³) to reach 31 of its 210 hm³ capacity, and La Pedrera, which added 7 hm³, now holding 66 of 246 hm³. La Pedrera, located in the Vega Baja area, is now at 26.83% capacity, up 2.85% since last Tuesday.
The largest reservoir in the Segura basin, Cenajo, saw a modest increase of 1 hm³ and now holds 89 of 437 hm³.
While these figures may seem low, they mark a significant improvement. Just weeks ago, on February 25, before the recent rains, the Segura basin reservoirs were at only 19.5% capacity. The rains have provided welcome relief from the region’s critical drought conditions.
Meanwhile, the Tagus River basin has also seen notable improvement, now at 75.04% capacity, a sharp 7.55% rise in the past week. The key headwaters for the Tagus,Segura water transfer, Entrepeñas and Buendía, are now at 80.20% and 37.13%, respectively, both historically high levels.
With further rainfall expected in the coming days, reservoir levels are likely to continue rising, excellent news for the entire country.
