The volume of Mornos Reservoir has decreased by more than 25% during the past two years.
The water's still there, but the news ain't so sweet: The Mornos Reservoir, which provides fresh H2O to Athens, Greece's megacity of millions, has shrunk roughly 25% in the last couple of years. As per Athens' national weather service, the cause is a scarcity of rain, high temperatures, and mild winters with minimal snowfall, resulting in less meltwater.
Using satellite data, experts at the agency have computed that the Mornos Reservoir's surface area has reduced from approximately 17 square kilometers to around 12 square kilometers over the past two years. The most substantial drop occurred within the last year.
The water level has dropped so much that the once-underwater village of Kallio has resurfaced, as reported by Open TV station. On Crete, the Aposelemi Dam's water level is dropping, and on the Peloponnese peninsula, the artificial Pinios Lake's water level is particularly low.
Drought is making life harder for people and nature in northern Greece. Evidence of this drought can be seen at the Pikrolimni Salt Lake, whose mud baths were once a tourist attraction but are now almost completely dried up. The Kilkis municipality has urged residents to conserve water.
The decrease in the Mornos Reservoir's size poses a threat to Athens' fresh water supply, as it supplies the city with its primary source of fresh water. With the reservoir shrinking by 25% over the past two years, water rationing measures may need to be implemented to ensure the continued supply of fresh water.
