This event marks only the fourth time the reservoir has reached its limit since it was built in 1974. According to the Ebro Hydrographic Confederation (CHE), previous instances occurred in 1978 and 2004.
“"This fact guarantees the survival of more than 500 farmers from the Baix Priorat Irrigation Community."
The current water levels are attributed to recent weather conditions and strategic works by the CHE, which now allow water to be pumped from the Ebro river to the reservoir.
