On the last day of March 2024 and compared to the last day of the previous month, there was an increase in the volume stored in 9 river basins and a decrease in 3, according to data revealed by the National Water Resources Information System.
At national level, of the 60 monitored reservoirs, 38 have water availability greater than 80% of the total volume and 4 have water availability lower than 40% of the total volume.
With regard to the Alentejo Region, in Guadiana Hydrographic Basintwo reservoirs reached 100% of their capacity- Abrilongo and Lucefecitand another four are above 90%- Alqueva (93.4%), Fall (92.8%), Enxoé (92.5%), It is Monte Novo (91.6%).It should be noted that compared to the data from February, the four reservoirs that are now above 90% were last month with percentages slightly above 80%, showing an increase in the volume of water stored.
Still in this Basin, the Watchman increase by around 20% and is now at 66.3% of its capacity while Bunk and Odeleite are the ones with the lowest percentage- 39% and 47.2% respectively.
Concerning Mira Hydrographic Basin, Brique Cut is with 73.3% It is Saint Clara with 40.2%. In the face of February, Brique Cut more than doubled the volume of water and Saint Clara saw an increase of around 7%.
Lastly, what about the Sado Hydrographic BasinMarch ended with Vale do Gaio 100% and with two dams above 90%- Monte Miguelis (99.9%), Pego do Altar (94.7%). In this Basin, the following percentages were also recorded: Alvito (88.3%), Odivelas (82.2%),Serne source (75.9%), Monte Gato (76.8%) It is Purple (69.1%) It is Campilhas (41.8%) It is.
The reservoir of Monte da Rocha continues to be the one with the lowest volume of water stored- (21.6%) .
Data: National Water Resources Information System.
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