Snowfall Boosts Reservoir Water Levels
The Spanish weather service described last weekend’s snowfall as the best in three years. The agency said the event brought measurable relief for local water supplies.
Snowfall Boosts Reservoir Water Levels, lifting the combined fill of Cúber and Gorg Blau to almost 68 percent. That marks a small rise compared with the previous week.
Reservoir status
Cúber and Gorg Blau are the main dams serving central Mallorca. Their combined level now approaches 68 percent of capacity.
At the end of last year, their combined fill had fallen below 30 percent. The recent snow and rain have narrowed that gap.
Where precipitation fell
Most of the recent rainfall across the Balearic Islands occurred on Mallorca. The town of Sóller recorded the highest totals.
The Spanish weather service highlighted the snowfall over the weekend as especially significant. Local managers say the change improves short-term water prospects.
Outlook
Officials will monitor reservoir inflows as temperatures and precipitation evolve. Any further storms could boost storage further.
Filmogaz.com will provide updates as new figures are released. Water managers stress continued conservation while levels recover.
