Authorities urge residents to avoid flood-prone areas due to water releases from the Beliche and Odeleite dams
Officials warn that ongoing or planned discharges from the Beliche and Odeleite dams may cause flooding downstream and ask people to stay away from riverbanks, low-lying zones and to follow local safety instructions.
Algarve reservoirs have enough water to supply the region for four years and are already carrying out safety releases
The region's six reservoirs are at an average of 77% of maximum capacity. Funcho (84%) is sending water to the Arade reservoir (59%). Controlled releases will soon be made at Odeleite (83%) and Odelouca (80%).
