Recent rainfall across Mallorca — particularly in the Serra de Tramuntana — has brought little relief to the island’s depleted water reserves. Despite several days of precipitation, the reservoirs that supply Palma and other areas remain at worryingly low levels, highlighting the ongoing impact of the prolonged dry conditions.
According to the latest data released by Emaya, the Gorg Blau and Cúber reservoirs have collectively increased their water volume by just over two tenths of a percent in the past week, reaching a combined total of 26.02%. The modest rise underscores the limited effect of the recent rains on replenishing the island’s main water sources.
These figures are particularly concerning as autumn progresses and November draws near. The current total represents an increase of only 0.25% compared with the 25.77% recorded on 6 October — a marginal improvement that does little to ease growing fears about water scarcity heading into winter.
Looking at each reservoir individually, Gorg Blau has seen a small rise in capacity, moving from 25.56% last week to 26.09% — roughly a quarter of its full volume. In contrast, Cúber has experienced a slight decrease, falling from 26.09% to 25.89%. This minor variation reflects the fragile balance of the island’s water reserves, which remain heavily dependent on consistent rainfall.
The dry and intense summer months have severely strained the Tramuntana’s water infrastructure, leaving visible signs of stress on the landscape. Only a few weeks ago, vast stretches of the reservoirs’ surfaces were exposed, revealing critically low water levels. As the island awaits further rain in the coming days, hopes remain that the long-awaited replenishment will finally arrive before the situation worsens.