Tempestade: Alqueva tem capacidade para receber 900 milhões de metros cúbicos de água

In Extremadura, authorities are preparing for potential emergencies due to weather conditions, particularly in Badajoz. The Alqueva reservoir currently holds nearly 900 hm3 of water and has a discharge capacity of 9960 m³/s. It can handle flood flows of up to 12,000 m³/s, a scenario expected once every thousand years. During severe floods in early 2026, the maximum discharge reached 3,300 m³/s. Meanwhile, emergency services in Badajoz are coordinating local responses and preparing the population for possible flooding scenarios, as outlined in the Municipal Flood Action Plan. This plan identifies safe zones and evacuation protocols to protect residents from potential floods caused by heavy rains or dam failures, which could significantly raise water levels in the Guadiana River.