Andalusia is still waiting for a greater amount of precipitation that not only stops the emptying of the swamps, but also reverses the situation of drought that the community lives.
According to the data of the Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation (CHG), The basin is located at 23.27 percent of its capacity of 8,034 cubic hectometres.
Swamps by province
By province, the largest reservoir volume is located in Seville (38.44%), followed by Huelva (26.57%), Granada (22.16%), Jaén (22.61%) and Córdoba (19.49% ).
The situation of each of the reservoirs in Andalusia can be consulted here.
drought emergency
If it does not rain intensely in the remainder of winter and spring, “at least 30 days of continuous rain” is neededhe summer will start with water restrictions in capitals like Cordova, Malaga or Seville. This was stated this Thursday by the president of the Junta of Andalusia, Juanma Morenoduring his speech at the last meeting of the committee of experts to monitor the drought.
At this meeting, held at the San Telmo Palace in Seville, Moreno announced the approval of the fourth Drought Decree (sealed on January 29), with an endowment of almost 200 million euros, of which 50 will go to aid measures for the agri-food sector.