Cabildo to review water shortage emergency status after rain from Storm Emilia
The Tenerife Cabildo is considering whether to review the current emergency declaration for water shortage following recent rainfall brought by Storm Emilia, according to José Miguel Ruano, second vice-president of the island council.
Speaking during a press conference, Ruano said that improving water indicators could lead to a reassessment of the emergency status, which has been in force since March 2024 and was extended until February 2026.
Ruano explained that data currently being analysed shows a noticeable improvement in water reserves. He highlighted the situation of the island’s reservoirs, which according to figures from two days ago were at 41% of their total capacity. This recovery, he said, opens the door to rethinking the continued need for the emergency status.
He also spoke about the importance of the heavy snow in Teide National Park, stressing its significance at a time when the island continues to suffer from water scarcity. Ruano reminded the public that the water emergency, in place for almost a year, has been crucial in ensuring that priority needs, particularly human consumption, have been fully covered.
This week, the Cabildo approved an investment of five million euros for the installation of a portable desalination plant in Puerto de la Cruz. The facility will have a production capacity of 2,800 cubic metres of water per day and take 26 months to complete.
Ruano said that the agreement reached with Puerto de la Cruz Town Hall will guarantee the town’s water supply and significantly improve the quality of the water provided to residents and visitors.
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