The alarming state of Mallorca's reservoirs
With little significant rainfall on the horizon, the forecast suggests a challenging autumn ahead for the region.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
The reservoirs were in a very worrying situation at the end of the year, according to Palma Town Hall.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
The mayor of Palma, José Hila, on Friday at the reservoirs.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
The mayor of Palma, José Hila, on Friday visiting the reservoirs.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
These snowfalls have come after an autumn with almost no rain.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
The Mayor of Palma, José Hila, and the head of Emaya, Ramon Perpinyà, on Friday.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
Storm Juliette left a thick white blanket in the Serra de Tramuntana and caused numerous incidents of snow, wind and rain in Mallorca.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
The Cúber reservoir is at 90.4% after the passage of "Juliette" and the Gorg Blau at 87.8%.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
Municipal representatives during the visit to the reservoirs on Friday.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
José Hila and Ramon Perpinyà during their visit to the reservoirs on Friday.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
In mid-November, reservoirs reached their lowest level of the season, 35%.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
In mid-November 2021 the reservoirs were at around 70 of their capacity.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
Image of the visit to the reservoirs on Friday.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
Image of the reservoirs on Friday.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
Image of the visit to the Gorg Blau and Cúber reservoirs on Friday.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
350 litres per second are extracted to supply water to Palma.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
During the storm there was significant snowfall in the Serra de Tramuntana, so that the reserves in the reservoirs have risen by almost 24% in the last three weeks, Cort said.
Palma Reservoirs are nearly full
The reservoirs supplying Palma are at 90% of maximum capacity.
General view of the Gorg Blau reservoir
General view of the Gorg Blau reservoir.
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