water shortage

Problems with the water supply in Rethymno due to low water levels in Lake Kournas. Similar problems in Heraklion and Ierapetra and extreme drought in eastern Crete. Problems with the […]

The warning signs of water scarcity and where desertification is occurring on Crete. Water Resource Management Strategies The government has started organising efforts at the highest level to tackle the

Greece ranks 19th in the world for drought risk, Critical water levels despite recent rains in the Aposelemi dam and leaks gushing happily. Greece ranks 19th in the world in

Concerns about Heraklion’s water supply, the Messara plain threatens to become a desert and the first mayor resigns over the water crisis. Concerns about the water supply in Heraklion The

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis today at the recently completed Plakiotissa Dam and yesterday’s signing of the contract for the Barmania Dam. The Greek prime minister also at the Plakiotissa dam

One million cubic metre increase in the Aposelemi dam after the recent heavy rainfall highlights the risk of flooding. Expected Increase of One Million Cubic Metres at Aposelemi Due to

Overview of the status of water management in Lassithi and Rethynmo. Overview of water management in eastern Crete Water resources in Eastern Crete are managed through close coordination between local

Dryness of water reservoirs and wells in eastern Crete with figures from recent years, the water shortage of the Aposelemis dam may cause problems for residents and tourists and there

Challenges and solutions for the sustainable management of water resources in eastern Crete. Is artificial rain on Crete an alternative and why are the large quantities of water from the

The island has seen less precipitation: The months from October to January were almost dry. Challenging summer for Crete This summer is likely to be challenging for Crete due to

Mobilization measures by employees of Deaea, the state water utility, and concerns about the possible privatization of the water industry in Crete. Protests by employees of the state water supplier

Agricultural communities in eastern Crete are sounding the alarm as water shortages threaten traditional farming methods. Discussions about the Giophyrou dam for Heraklion. Dangers for agriculture on Crete The producers

The water reserves on Crete are already in the red before the tourist season: no water from the Aposelemis dam to perhaps somehow make ends meet in the summer. Why

Water theft from the Faneromeni dam and the war for water begins this summer. Lake Lefkogeion also sends an SOS because of the water level and new water saving measures

In the last few days, around 1,000,000 cubic meters of water have flowed into the reservoir. Recent rainfall has raised hopes that the Aposelemi Dam can assist the three municipalities

Worrying situation at the Aposelemis dam despite some rainfall in recent days. Water emergency in Agios Nikolaos, Lassithi Plateau, Ierapetra and Sitia as well as water conservation for hotels. The

Is there no water coming out of the tap in Crete this year? The Serious Nature of Water Adequacy Issues! The Serious Nature of Water Adequacy Issues The current water

The Aposelemi dam is approaching its safety limit and is going into emergency mode: not much water left for Heraklion and Lasithi. Overview The management of the Aposelemi Dam has