Mallorca water reserves reach 37% but drought alerts stay

Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands, has water reserves of 37% after October, but Artà, es Pla and Manacor-Felanitx remain on drought alert. The island’s reserves rose from 36% during the month, the Balearic government’s Department of the Sea and Water Cycle said on Saturday, 7 November. Those three water-supply areas remain on alert despite a wetter-than-usual October.

October rain lifts reserves

Mallorca received an average of 93 litres of rain per square metre in October, against the usual 80, according to the State Meteorological Agency. Across the Balearic Islands, the average was 105 litres per square metre, compared with the usual 79.

Water reserves across the islands rose from 36% to 37%. Menorca’s climbed from 38% to 39%, while Eivissa’s stayed at 33%. The Balearic figure remains below the 44% recorded in October 2025.

Migjorn has moved out of drought alert into pre-alert. Tramuntana Sud has gone the other way, moving from normal conditions into pre-alert. Formentera is the only water-supply area still classed as normal.

More water expected in November

The department expects reserves across the Balearic Islands to rise in November, but does not expect any change to the drought classifications. It says it will keep a close watch on the areas still on alert and urges responsible water use.

Topics: Environment · Weather · Artà · Manacor · Felanitx · Palma · Alcúdia

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com