The data is taken from the National Water Information System and shows that the Barlavento-Algarvio basin, with 12.7%, is the basin with the least water storage. This is followed by the Mira (34.9%) and Arade (37.1%) basins. Lima (85.4%), Mondego (84.4%), Tagus (84.2%), Ave (82.3%), Cavado (81.6%), Douro (81.5%), Guadiana ( 78.5%), Oeste (73.2%) and Sado. (56.7%) – those with the highest level.
A total of 58 reservoirs were tested (each hydrographic basin corresponds to more than one reservoir), of which 30 had a water supply of more than 80% of the total and 7 less than 40%. According to the Portuguese Environmental Protection Agency, the storage capacity of the reservoirs is currently 79%, which is better than in the same period last year, when the reservoirs were 65% full.
Author: Rita Monteiro This Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal
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