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Water level is currently just over a quarter of the total capacity.

An increase in water reserves has not been evenly distributed.

Only one municipality loses less than ten per cent of its water.

In the Balearics, the average temperature was 26.8ºC (eight tenths of a degree above normal).

Over the past five years planning permission has been granted for the construction of at least 279 new private swimming pools.

Since the 19th century Valldemossa has been promoted internationally as a place of outstanding beauty.

Concerns mounting about a lack of water this summer.