August 5th Water Reservoir Level, as reported by Transición Ecológica, stands at 36,852 hectares, occupying 65.8% of its maximum capacity.
In the past week, water reserves across Spain have seen a slight decrease, with the overall storage now standing at 36,852 cubic hectares. This represents a dip of 1.2% from the total capacity, marking a slight concern for the country's water supply.
The Ebro, Duero, and Galicia Costa basins have borne the brunt of this decrease, with reductions of 2.8%, 1.5%, and 1.4%, respectively. Meanwhile, the highest precipitation this week was recorded in San Sebastián-Donostia, with a total of 21.2 mm.
Interestingly, no river basin has experienced an increase in flow this week. Despite this, all basins remain above 50% of their capacity, except for the Guadalete-Barbate and Segura basins, which currently stand at 47.5% and 28.6%, respectively.
On a positive note, the overall reserves are still at 65.8% of their total capacity, and the Guadalquivir basin is holding steady at 50%. Furthermore, the accumulated water in all basins is currently 4,785 hm more than the average of the previous year and 6,813 hm more than the average of the last ten years.
It is important to note that the classification of water reserves in Spanish basins is the responsibility of the official Spanish water management authorities, typically involving the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico) or corresponding regional water agencies. However, the exact responsible entity for the data presented here has not been explicitly specified in the search results.
This decrease in water reserves serves as a reminder of the importance of careful water management and conservation, especially during periods of lower precipitation. As always, it's crucial to stay informed about water levels in our local areas to ensure we're doing our part to conserve this valuable resource.
