Greece sees seven islands in crisis
Seven Greek Islands in the Aegean Sea have declared a state of emergency due to severe drought, resulting from low rainfall this year and high temperatures. This has led to a significant shortage of water supplies. Authorities are working to reduce water consumption, especially in agriculture, and are expanding water desalination efforts through both temporary and permanent plants, despite these solutions being costly and energy-intensive. A budget of 15 million euros has been allocated to improve water infrastructure across the islands, including Astypalea, whose main reservoir is only one-sixth full. Projections indicate that water scarcity may worsen in the future due to climate change, potentially impacting tourism and agricultural activities on these small islands.
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