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A Wet September — Still No Water Miracle for Mallorca

Why Rain Alone Does Not Solve Mallorca’s Water Problem

Mallorca still faces water shortages after rain because evaporation, leaks and slow groundwater recharge limit the benefit.

Published: April 22, 2026
A Wet September — Still No Water Miracle for Mallorca

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Why does Mallorca still struggle with water shortages even after rain?

Rain helps, but much of the benefit is lost to evaporation, leaks and slow groundwater recharge. September was also warmer than usual, which means more water evaporated instead of staying in the system. In Mallorca, rainfall alone does not solve the problem if the network and storage systems are weak.

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