It has been reported that a state of emergency has been declared on 12 islands in Greece due to a decrease in water resources.
The Greek press reported that a state of emergency has been declared on at least 12 islands, including tourist destinations, due to drought, increased water consumption, and inadequate infrastructure putting pressure on water resources. Greece's Secretary General for Environment and Water Resources, Petros Varelidis, noted that the water issue is a permanent problem for many islands, emphasizing that new tourism investments should be planned considering the current infrastructure capacity. Varelidis stated that in some islands, losses in drinking water networks have reached up to 60%, and that renewing water infrastructure should be prioritized before new facilities are built.
