Tenerife Lifts Water Emergency as Reserves Hit Six-Year High

Tenerife's Drought Committee has lifted the water emergency that had been in place on the island since May 2024. The decision, made at a meeting this morning, comes after a significant improvement in water reserves and advancements in the island's water infrastructure. This marks a major step forward in how the island manages its water.

Figures shared at the meeting show that Tenerife's 21 reservoirs are now about 70% full. This is a big jump from the 39% recorded almost two years ago when the emergency first began, showing a strong recovery.

Good weather, with heavy rain during the winter of 2025-2026, was a key reason for this improvement. Water reserves have increased by 146% since the last Drought Committee report, and by another 50% compared to January 2025. This means the island's water storage is now at its highest level in six years.

Since the emergency began in May 2024, the island's water system has been significantly strengthened. An extra 34,497 cubic meters of water per day have been added to the supply. This was possible through methods like desalination, water reuse, new water sources, and backup solutions, which are all still in use.