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When Will the Rain Come — and Will It Be Enough? Why Mallorca’s Hot Summer Forces Reflection

Heat waves and Mallorca’s water supply: what it means for vegetation

Repeated heat waves dry soils and lower groundwater; resilience needs storage and planning in Mallorca.

Published: September 04, 2026
When Will the Rain Come — and Will It Be Enough? Why Mallorca’s Hot Summer Forces Reflection

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What do repeated heat waves mean for Mallorca’s water and vegetation?

Multiple heat waves dry out soils and push groundwater levels down, leading to higher water use and stricter withdrawals in some towns. Rainfall helps but isn’t guaranteed to restore the landscape on its own; resilience relies on better storage and planning.

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