Swimming pools under the spotlight.
Swimming pools under the spotlight.
Calls for a ban on the construction of private swimming pools in Mallorca
Balearic government is currently “monitoring the situation very specifically to see how it evolves”.
Government "expecting" rain that will prevent summer water restrictions in Mallorca
The drought state of emergency in Catalonia is not mirrored in Mallorca.
Government ruling out water restrictions in Mallorca
The situation with water reserves is not comparable with other regions of Spain.
Balearics could run out of water this summer
"It is not raining and it is not expected to rain enough."
Despite the snow, the reservoirs are well down
There is a pre-alert for drought in Mallorca.
Palma on drought alert, council recommends reducing water consumption
Population being urged to reduce water consumption.
The Balearics needs more rain this winter.
The Balearics needs more rain this winter.
Mallorca needs more rain, drought fears grow
Winter temperatures are expected to be warmer than normal.
Water supply in Arta turned off at night until further notice
Despite recent rain, "the water is running out".
Balearics placed on drought alert
The water supplies in Palma and Alcudia are "normal" for the moment.
One of the trucks making daily deleiveries of water to Deya.
One of the trucks making daily deleiveries of water to Deya.
Deya cuts the water flow to its residents by half due to the drought
The council has bought nearly ten times the amount of water delivered in 2021.
A dry torrent in Mallorca
The torrents are dry.
Parts of Mallorca expected to be placed on drought pre-alert
One water demand unit in Mallorca is currently on pre-alert; three others are expected to follow.
Mallorca water reserves were 55% in May
May was wetter than usual, but there is a water deficit nevertheless.
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- Major security alert at Mallorca airport, surprise landing of flights from Morocco and Namibia
- Big changes on the horizon when Britons travel to Mallorca
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
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