{"id":184776,"date":"2025-11-16T16:26:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T16:26:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/water-reservoirs-at-51-37-capacity-as-of-november-16\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T16:26:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T16:26:19","slug":"water-reservoirs-at-51-37-capacity-as-of-november-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/water-reservoirs-at-51-37-capacity-as-of-november-16\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Reservoirs at 51.37% Capacity as of November 16"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\">\n  <picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">How much the capacity of water reservoirs in Spain changed (EFE)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>Current Status of Water Reservoirs in Spain<\/h2>\n<p>Spain currently reports its water reserves at <strong>51.37%<\/strong> of total capacity as of <strong>November 16, 2025<\/strong>. This data was released in the latest Peninsular Hydrological Bulletin issued by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (Miteco). <\/p>\n<h3>Trends and Weekly Updates<\/h3>\n<p>Recent statistics suggest an uptick in water levels compared to the previous week. This comes in a context characterized by fluctuating cycles of drought and heavy rainfall, making accurate forecasting crucial for optimizing water management in various sectors. <\/p>\n<h3>Data Overview<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total capacity<\/strong>: 56,041 hm\u00b3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total impounded water<\/strong>: 28,786 hm\u00b3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Percentage of impounded water<\/strong>: 51.37%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Variation from last week<\/strong>: +38 hm\u00b3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weekly percentage change<\/strong>: +0.07%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water recorded a year ago<\/strong>: 28,952 hm\u00b3<\/li>\n<li><strong>Percentage a year ago<\/strong>: 51.66%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This data not only highlights the often precarious position of Spain&#8217;s water reserves but also underscores the need for responsible management practices.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\">\n  <picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"Water capacity rose compared to last week\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"534\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1763310378_623_Water-Reservoirs-at-5137-Capacity-as-of-November-16.png\" width=\"800\"\/>\n  <\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">Water capacity rose compared to last week (Reuters)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>Regional Water Levels<\/h2>\n<p>The percentage of water reserves varies across different regions in Spain, with some areas showing more alarming figures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Andalusia<\/strong>: 42.57%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aragon<\/strong>: 51.63%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asturias<\/strong>: 55.48%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valencian Community<\/strong>: 39.78%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cantabria\/P. Vasco\/La Rioja<\/strong>: 36.21%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Castile-La Mancha<\/strong>: 50.03%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catalonia<\/strong>: 71.38%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community of Castilla y Le\u00f3n<\/strong>: 51.28%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extremadura<\/strong>: 57.32%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Galicia<\/strong>: 54.69%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Murcia<\/strong>: 23.65%<\/li>\n<li><strong>Navarre<\/strong>: 31.11%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These disparities highlight the need for localized water resource management strategies tailored to the specific climatic and ecological conditions of each region.<\/p>\n<h2>Water Conservation Strategies<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the current reservoir levels, it is vital to approach water usage with a conservation mindset. To enhance efficiency, Miteco has published key tips for reducing water consumption, particularly in gardens, which typically consume 2 to 5 times more water than apartments. <\/p>\n<h3>Efficient Water Use in Gardens<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Select Low-Water Plants<\/strong>: Opt for species that thrive with minimal irrigation once established. Mediterranean plants are generally low-maintenance and water-efficient.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Limit Grass Areas<\/strong>: Grass requires substantial amounts of water, making it the largest water consumer in gardens. Reducing its area can significantly lower overall water usage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Use Ground Cover<\/strong>: Implement natural materials such as stones or bark to cover soil, which helps retain moisture and reduces evaporation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Localized Irrigation Systems<\/strong>: Adopt \u201cdripper\u201d systems for targeted watering that minimizes waste, using only a fraction of traditional methods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Rainwater Harvesting<\/strong>: Collect and utilize rainwater falling on roofs and patios. Store it in barrels or tanks to irrigate gardens.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Irrigation Timing<\/strong>: Water during the cooler hours of the day to reduce evaporation losses and enhance plant resilience against drought.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Implementing these strategies can conserve water and maintain a sustainable environment while balancing the needs of Spain&#8217;s diverse landscape.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How much the capacity of water reservoirs in Spain changed (EFE) Current Status of Water Reservoirs in Spain Spain currently reports its water reserves at 51.37% of total capacity as of November 16, 2025. This data was released in the latest Peninsular Hydrological Bulletin issued by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":184777,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[2270,9064,7814,896],"class_list":["post-184776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine","tag-capacity","tag-november","tag-reservoirs","tag-water"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184776","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184776\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/184777"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}