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Meta’s planned data centre for Toledo town will require ‘660 million litres of water a year’

A PLANNED data centre that will serve Facebook and Instagram owner Meta is due to be built in the Toledo municipality of Talavera de la Reina. The structure, however, will require some

10 May, 2023 @ 13:30

Business & Finance·Lead·National News·Politics·Technology

Spain’s Malaga faces possible water restrictions as of September

THE lack of rainfall and critical drought situation in Malaga means that the province, as the whole of Andalucia, may face water restrictions this coming autumn. The Junta has announced that if

4 May, 2023 @ 08:45

Lead·Malaga·Weather

Water supply on the Costa del Sol guaranteed for the summer despite drought crisis in Spain

THE water supply for the Costa del Sol is guaranteed for the summer despite the ongoing crises of droughts, wildfires and soaring temperatures. Tourism officials reassured the sector that there will not

24 Apr, 2023 @ 12:45

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New plan to grant watering rights to farmers near Spain’s Doñana National Park sparks outrage

A FRESH row has broken out over the future of the Doñana National Park in Andalucia, after the regional parliament approved legislation on Wednesday that could see watering rights regularised for some

13 Apr, 2023 @ 15:45

Environment·Lead·Politics

Most of Spain is affected by water shortages says management company

THREE-QUARTERS of Spain is affected by water shortages according to reports from water management company Aqualia. Spain has been struggling with ongoing droughts since 2017 and last week Aemet declared the country

22 Mar, 2023 @ 21:00

Environment·National News

Spain’s Andalucia commitment to supply drought-hit Axarquia with 31 hectometres of water this year

DESPITE the wet spell in December, the water levels of the Axarquía’s La Viñuela reservoir remain critical. The reservoir reached an all-time low of 9.1% at the end of last year, and

10 Mar, 2023 @ 09:15

Andalucia·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Water Thieves Use Generators And 12 Kilometre Pipe Out Of Well To Supply Farms Across Murcia Area Of Spain

‘It’s surreal’: Residents in shock after council cuts off water supply to Malaga homes

A Malaga council is facing a class action after it allegedly ‘cut off’ the water supply to dozens of homes in an idyllic white village. Lawyers have been called in after the

21 Feb, 2023 @ 19:15

Lead·Malaga·Must Read·National News

Spain’s Axarquia to receive water from the Western Costa del Sol to battle ‘exceptional drought’ despite recent rainsLa Viñuela Credit Wikimedia

DROUGHT CRISIS: Viñuela reservoir in Spain’s Malaga equals all-time low

THE Viñuela reservoir in Axarquia is at 9.2% of its capacity, a figure it has only reached once before, in 2008. The lack of rainfall means that the drought situation in Malaga’s

2 Dec, 2022 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Malaga

La Viñuela in Spain’s Malaga about to equal its historical minimum

WATER levels in Malaga reservoirs continue to drop at an alarming rate, especially in the Viñuela which has reached a ‘critical’ situation. According to the Junta’s Hidrosur network, the reservoir stands at

8 Nov, 2022 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Andalucia forms expert team on drought amid increasing water scarcity concerns

WITH water levels in Andalucian reservoirs continuing to drop at an alarming rate, sitting at an unsettling 23% of their capacity, the Junta has formed an expert team on drought. The current

4 Nov, 2022 @ 09:15

Environment·Lead

First restrictions on water consumption and irrigation in Spain’s Axarquia and the Guadalhorce Valley

AXARQUIA towns and villages have been called on to save water due to the critical situation of La Viñuela reservoir. The critical situation of La Viñuela reservoir, at just 10.14% of its

5 Oct, 2022 @ 09:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Emergency services attend 42 calls to assist with near fatal drowning in Spain’s Malaga during July and August

THE Health emergency number 061 has assisted 130 SOS calls for near fatal drowning in Andalucia between the months of July and August this year—13% more compared to the same period of

15 Sep, 2022 @ 09:15

Health·Lead·Malaga

Drought fears grow as dry spell continues in Spain’s Malaga

Water year ends in Spain’s Malaga as one of the driest in recent decades

MALAGA faces the final stretch of the hydrological year (a time period of 12 months for which precipitation totals are measured) as one of the driest in recent decades. According to Jesus

15 Sep, 2022 @ 08:45

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Spanish reservoirs fall by a further 0.9% in the last week to a sinking 35.9% capacity

SPANISH reservoirs have lost 528 cubic hectometres of water in the last week—representing a 0.9% of their total capacity. According to recent data from the Ministry for Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge

3 Sep, 2022 @ 10:30

Environment·Lead·National News

Taps back on: Gibraltar water supply back to 100% capacity after weeks of shortages following tunnel fire

MOST residents of Gibraltar will again be able to ‘enjoy supply from their taps’ this week, said the local water company after an Eastside fire disrupted freshwater production for nearly two weeks.

9 Aug, 2022 @ 13:30

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Capital of Spain’s Costa del Sol rules out cutting water for showers on beaches—despite drought concerns

THE beaches of Malaga City will continue to provide water for beach showers. Three localities on the coast of the Costa del Sol Axarquia have already taken the initiative to ban beach

4 Aug, 2022 @ 09:15

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Reservoirs in Spain’s Andalucia stand at an unsettling 28.33%

WATER levels in Andalucian reservoirs continue to drop at an alarming rate. In fact in the last week, reservoirs in Andalucia have lost 96 cubic hectometres of water and now hold a

3 Aug, 2022 @ 09:30

Environment·Lead

How new tech will help an endangered lagoon in southern Spain control its nutrient levels from space

Temperature hits record high in polluted Mar Menor lagoon in Spain

THE current heatwave has seen a record temperature high for the waters of the Mar Menor lagoon in Murcia. The Mar Menor Scientific Committee said on Monday that lagoon water temperatures reached

1 Aug, 2022 @ 15:30

Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia·Premium

Three municipalities in Spain’s Malaga to cut off water supply to beach showers due to severe drought

RESTRICTIONS on water usage at several of Malaga beaches are in place as of today, August 1, due to the worrying drought situation. The drought situation in Malaga, especially in areas such

1 Aug, 2022 @ 11:15

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Child contracts cholera in first reported case in Spain since 1979

Child contracts cholera in Spain’s first reported case since 1979

A Toledo Province farm has been sealed off after a child contracted cholera by drinking water, possibly originating from a well. It’s the first recorded case of cholera in Spain since 1979.

22 Jun, 2022 @ 15:05

Health·Lead

La Concepción reservoir exceeds 50% of its capacity

Reservoirs in Spain’s Malaga over 50% capacity with only one remaining in ‘critical’ state

SPRING in the province of Malaga has brought abundant rain and with it eased the situation in the reservoirs in the province, which had been at a critical level because of the

4 May, 2022 @ 09:30

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Other News

New pollution ‘catastrophe’ warning for Mar Menor lagoon in Spain’s Murcia region

MURCIA’S Mar Menor lagoon is facing a new ‘environmental catastrophe’ according to a local council. Recent heavy rainfall and rising temperatures has led to increased nitrate levels in water pouring into the

20 Apr, 2022 @ 18:24

Environment·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia·Nature

Restaurants and bars across Spain are now required by law to offer free tap water

FOR years campaigners have been calling for Spain to make it a legal obligation to provide free tap water on demand at bars and restaurants. While the rule was in place in

17 Apr, 2022 @ 10:30

Environment·Lead·National News·Other News

Project to restore ancient Arab irrigation system underway in Spain’s Sierra Nevada

AN ancient islamic waterway in the Sierra Nevada built by Muslim peasant farmers more than a thousand years ago is being restored. The project is led by a team from the University

11 Apr, 2022 @ 17:45

Lead·Nature

Spain’s Axarquia to receive water from the western Costa del Sol to battle ‘exceptional drought’ despite recent rains

DESPITE recent rains, the water reservoir at La Viñuela, which supplies the Axarquia region, continues in a state of ‘exceptional drought.’ The transfer of resources aims to alleviate the state of ‘exceptional

4 Apr, 2022 @ 09:15

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Other News

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Meta’s planned data centre for Toledo town will require ‘660 million litres of water a year’

Spain’s Malaga faces possible water restrictions as of September

Water supply on the Costa del Sol guaranteed for the summer despite drought crisis in Spain

New plan to grant watering rights to farmers near Spain’s Doñana National Park sparks outrage

Most of Spain is affected by water shortages says management company

Spain’s Andalucia commitment to supply drought-hit Axarquia with 31 hectometres of water this year

‘It’s surreal’: Residents in shock after council cuts off water supply to Malaga homes

DROUGHT CRISIS: Viñuela reservoir in Spain’s Malaga equals all-time low

More rain and solutions needed as reservoirs sink to 21.4% of their capacity in Spain’s Andalucia

La Viñuela in Spain’s Malaga about to equal its historical minimum

Spain’s Andalucia forms expert team on drought amid increasing water scarcity concerns

First restrictions on water consumption and irrigation in Spain’s Axarquia and the Guadalhorce Valley

Emergency services attend 42 calls to assist with near fatal drowning in Spain’s Malaga during July and August

Water year ends in Spain’s Malaga as one of the driest in recent decades

Spanish reservoirs fall by a further 0.9% in the last week to a sinking 35.9% capacity

Taps back on: Gibraltar water supply back to 100% capacity after weeks of shortages following tunnel fire

Capital of Spain’s Costa del Sol rules out cutting water for showers on beaches—despite drought concerns

Reservoirs in Spain’s Andalucia stand at an unsettling 28.33%

Temperature hits record high in polluted Mar Menor lagoon in Spain

Three municipalities in Spain’s Malaga to cut off water supply to beach showers due to severe drought

Child contracts cholera in Spain’s first reported case since 1979

Reservoirs in Spain’s Malaga over 50% capacity with only one remaining in ‘critical’ state

New pollution ‘catastrophe’ warning for Mar Menor lagoon in Spain’s Murcia region

Restaurants and bars across Spain are now required by law to offer free tap water

Project to restore ancient Arab irrigation system underway in Spain’s Sierra Nevada

Spain’s Axarquia to receive water from the western Costa del Sol to battle ‘exceptional drought’ despite recent rains