Balearic Islands water reserves drop to 36% amid dry September

Water reserves in the Balearic Islands fell to 36% in September, a two-point decrease from the 38% recorded in August. This decline is driven by lower levels in Mallorca and Ibiza, while Menorca saw a recovery to 38% despite receiving only 3.4 liters of rain per square meter during the month. The recovery in Menorca is attributed to the gradual response of aquifers to previous rainfall and changes in water extraction volumes.

September was a dry month for the archipelago, with average precipitation at 47 liters per square meter, 30% below the usual 68 liters. Ibiza and Formentera were particularly affected, recording only 10 liters per square meter.

Regarding hydrological drought, four demand units—Artà, es Pla, Manacor-Felanitx, and Migjorn—are currently on alert. Six other areas, including Menorca, Palma-Alcúdia, and parts of Tramuntana, remain in a pre-alert status. Formentera is the only demand unit currently in a normal state.