Drought in the Portuguese Algarve is the worst ever

Portugal currently has two different realities in terms of rainfall and water supply. While north of Portugal's largest river Tagus the dams are at an average level of 75 percent, much less rain has fallen below the Tagus. In the past 20 years there has been less 20% less rainfall. The Algarve in particular is experiencing a number of problems. A year ago, the reservoirs were still at 45 percent of their capacity. This corresponds to a reduction of 90 million cubic meters of water (90 billion liters). In view of this critical situation, the Permanent Commission for the Prevention, Monitoring and Follow-up of the Effects of Drought (led by the Portuguese Ministries of Agriculture and Environment), has taken the following measures: Public facility: A 15% reduction in urban consumption in the region compared to the previous year; Agricultural supply: A total consumption reduction of 25 percent, consisting of: - Reduction by 50% of the water used for irrigation in the Sotavento zone. ...