The forecast suggested that up to 120mm of rain could fall over the course of this week around certain areas. If the suggestions becomes true, it will bring immense relief to the water issue in Malaga. Early this year, the Malaga province announced measures to combat the water shortage in Malaga, Axarquia and Costa del Sol.
Restrictions
A maximum of 160 liters per resident per day was the rule. Overall, the measures included overnight water cuts and pressure restrictions. Over 15 municipalities of Spain have experienced overnight water cuts that last up to 14 hours. Of course, such measures did not make any residents happy. However, residents understand the crucial situation and this measure of maximum water usage motivates them to save water.
Furthermore, the lack of rain in the Malaga province led to the junta warning that tankers would have to be deployed to ship water in Malaga. The towns that suffered the most from water cuts were mainly in Axarquia. Which is why the rainy days during the last week of March come with hope.
Hope due to recent rainfall
Water reservoirs in the Axarquia and overall Costa del Sol have seen some improvement thanks to the rain. Since the forecast predicts more rainy days, residents anticipate more significant results over the course of the week.
The main inconvenience is, of course, the disruption of holy week activities due to the rain. Day and nighttime activities needed a change of plans due to the constant rain. Nonetheless, since the rain is not something that often occurs, it was highly welcomed by many. The rainfall added 16 cubic hectometers to the water reservoirs. Additionally, it contributed to the replenishment of the mountains.
The water situations in Malaga still remains challenging but this recent rain is a major relief. The junta is going to reassess the water available of Malaga next week when the rainy days are over. A positive reassessment will lead to a revision of the 160-liter per-day restrictions.
Without this rain, this week could have experienced a higher level of water scarcity. Many people from all over spain and neighbouring countries travels to Malaga to celebrate the holy week. The increase in visitors leads to a higher water demand, emphasising the cruciality of water management. Malaga has so far recorded double the water levels of the same time last year, making residents happy. March 30th is supposedly going to bring a significant level of improvement to the reservoir due to the rain levels.
Overall, while recent rainfall brings hope and improvement, continued efforts for water management is a must in Malaga. Both the government and residents putting efforts into this will potentially get rid of the water scarcity of the region.