Galicia municipalities impose water‑saving restrictions as drought alerts rise

Following a pre‑alert for drought in the Vigo area, Galicia’s local authorities have begun precautionary water‑saving actions. Redondela shut beach showers and foot‑washes, suspended street cleaning with potable water, closed ornamental fountains and limited garden irrigation. In Nigrán officials have reduced internal consumption and are preparing to curb beach showers and street watering if conditions worsen. O Porriño stresses there is no official alert but has intensified pressure monitoring, leak detection and illegal‐use checks. Moaña continues its year‑round responsible‑use policy without new restrictions, while other nearby towns have urged voluntary savings.

Separately, the Xunta and the mayor of Bóveda (Lugo) examined a plan to convert a local oak woodland into a leisure area, framing it as a “climatic refuge”. The meeting also reviewed water‑loss reductions, noting Bóveda’s recent audit that quantifies losses and guides upgrades to the municipal supply network, with the regional government urging the town to apply for climate‑adaptation funding.