Attica’s water reserves are shrinking fast, dropping to 665 million cubic metres daily—26% less than last year and half of 2022’s levels. Hardest hit is the Mornos reservoir, down to 350 million from 500 million, as climate-driven dry spells bite. EYDAP is scrambling with river links, desalination plans, and even water tankers from Acheloos to keep Athens hydrated, but the crisis is testing Greece’s resilience.
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In response to severe drought conditions on the Greek islands, hotels may soon switch to seawater for filling their swimming pools. New legislation is being considered to remove legal barriers and address the strain on water resources, particularly during the tourist season. Deputy Minister of Tourism Elena Rapti emphasized the importance of conserving water as part of this initiative.
A sunken Greek village, Kallio, has resurfaced for the first time in 30 years due to record-breaking heat and severe drought. The village, submerged in the late 1970s to create the Mornos reservoir, has reemerged as water levels dropped by 30 percent. This phenomenon highlights the growing impact of climate change on Greece, which has faced its hottest summer on record and widespread water shortages.
Greece is facing severe water shortages due to a prolonged drought, impacting both farmers and residents. With harvests threatened, farmer Dimitris Papadakis relies on water trucks to save his olive grove. The crisis is worsened by a surge in tourist numbers and widespread water cuts. Local officials and experts call for improved water management and conservation measures to address the escalating problem, which has also led to dried-up lakes and the endangerment of wildlife.
The Athens Water Supply and Sewerage Company (EYDAP) is utilizing additional water sources, including springs and boreholes in Mavrosouvala and reserves from Lake Yliki, to address a prolonged water shortage. While EYDAP assures there’s no immediate need for water restrictions, the company warns that continued drought could escalate the situation.
The Mornos River, which supplies water to Attica, is experiencing critically low water reserves, meaning that drought now directly threatens the capital region… If the water level drops much further, it will be impossible to pump water. This means that the Athenians will have to move.