The situation addresses the scarcity of rain and the need for Portugal to rethink how it manages its water resources. The country faces challenges related to water availability, and the rain does not arrive in sufficient quantity to meet the needs.
The text highlights that it is not enough to merely quantify the available water, but also to consider the capacity to retain it in the territory. The landscape plays a fundamental role in this equation, and it is necessary to ensure that it can store water efficiently.
Portugal thus needs a broader reflection on water management, going beyond simply measuring existing reserves. The focus must be on sustainability and the capacity to keep water available over time.
