Vigo to supply water to Baiona amid regional drought concerns

Vigo Mayor Abel Caballero has announced that the city will pump water to Baiona to prevent a supply shortage, as the Eiras reservoir reaches historically low levels. While confirming the immediate aid, Caballero has formally requested the Xunta de Galicia to provide a permanent solution to the region's water crisis.

In a letter addressed to Xunta President Alfonso Rueda, Caballero demanded the immediate commencement of studies for a new dam upstream on the Oitavén River. He argued that Vigo is disproportionately assuming the costs and responsibilities of managing supramunicipal infrastructure that serves several surrounding towns, including Baiona, Cangas, Moaña, and Redondela.

The Mayor criticized the regional government for failing to maintain critical pipelines and for not addressing the long-standing need for increased water storage capacity. He also called for the dismissal of the regional minister responsible for the current management of the water supply system.