Newsflash from Saturday, 15 November 2025: Olive growers in Eastern Crete face a catastrophic season, with production down by as much as 80%. Experts blame drought, heat, and poor water […]
Olive Oil Production Plummets Up to 80% Amid Severe Drought read more »
Water supply is a big deal for a lot of cities, especially those with growing populations and a constant flow of tourists. As more people show up, cities really need
How can Heraklion be supplied with sufficient water? read more »
The eastern part of Crete faces a severe water shortage that’s clearly taking a toll on the region. Water—so crucial for both agriculture and tourism—is growing scarcer, and that’s a
Crete is drying up and the east is in the spotlight read more »
Far too little rainfall for October in Crete, and the water reserves in the Aposelemi dam will soon be depleted. Crete’s stuck in a stubborn drought, and the outlook isn’t
Crete is experiencing a critical drought, with the Messara Plain drying up and water levels at the Potami Dam near Rethymno also low. Crete is experiencing a critical drought –
The water situation in Greece is worrying, and water shortages in Crete are leading to a slump in olive production. Situation with Water Resources Water resources in Greece—especially in Attica
Do large dams still make sense on the island, and how can water resources be secured? The usefulness of large dams in Crete is questionable Crete faces some tough obstacles
Crete’s water management needs to be reconsidered read more »
August 2025 was the third warmest ever recorded on Earth, Crete is drying up, and the coming months will be decisive. Water shortage alert Crete’s dealing with a serious water
With hardly any water left in the Aposelemi Dam and Lake Agia, Crete’s agricultural sector is on the brink of collapse. Hardly any water left in the Aposelemi Dam Aposelemis
Water supply in Heraklion at a critical point, and there are few encouraging signs in western Crete either. Water Supply Situation in Heraklion Heraklion’s got a serious water supply problem
Heraklion on the brink of a water crisis, and water shortages on Crete threaten agriculture. Heraklion is on the verge of drying up The city of Heraklion is facing a
Water crisis in Heraklion and Crete: Instead of more water from the dam, now less read more »
Nine municipalities in Crete apply for a state of emergency and 30 other municipalities in Greece find themselves in the same predicament. Over the Past 18 Months, 39 Municipalities, Including
Tourists without water in hotels, brackish water taste in Heraklion, and the new plan for Greece’s water supply. Lots of folks heading to coastal spots run into trouble with inconsistent
Government plan to tackle water scarcity in Greece and the initial impact of the problem on Crete. Overview of water supply and drought management in Greece The government’s scrambling to
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
Water shortages in Rethymno, Heraklion and Ierapetra read more »
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
Dust deposits in Heraklion, high water consumption due to cleaning and damage to the Aposelemi dam. The dust deposit in Heraklion Measurements in Heraklion have shown an unusually large amount
Operation Desert Storm: 21 kg of sand per hectare and water shortage due to cleaning read more »
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
The Greek prime minister today also on dam projects in Crete read more »
