Current reserves stand at 811.8 hectometers cubed, exceeding the historical average for this time of year (80.9%) by 5.2 percentage points.

This level is maintained despite April being a less rainy month than usual. Rain gauges at the dams recorded 32.1 liters per square meter, 46.8% less than the historical average of 60.3 l/m² for the same period. This resulted in significantly reduced contributions, 64.2% lower than the monthly average.

Regarding consumption, April's figures showed a 20.1% increase compared to the same month last year, rising from 34.6 hm³ to 41.6 hm³. This year-on-year increase is partly attributed to circumstantial factors such as lower rainfall and the impact of the Easter holiday calendar, which altered usual consumption patterns.

So far this year, Madrid residents have consumed 150.6 hectometers cubed, an 8.2% increase compared to the same period last year. Nevertheless, the healthy state of the reserves helps to cushion this temporary behavior, ensuring a robust system that remains above historical average values at the start of May.

The regional water management entity emphasizes the importance of responsible water use at all times, regardless of the reservoir levels. Water saving should be a constant habit, not only applied in situations of scarcity.

Aware that efficiency does not solely depend on citizens, the company has intensified its efforts in reuse, pipe renovation, active leak detection, and digitalization, implementing projects such as smart meter remote reading to detect anomalies early.

Thanks to public awareness and investment in improving and optimizing infrastructure management, per capita water consumption in the Community of Madrid has been reduced by over 30% since the last drought in 2005, while ensuring quality service and environmental sustainability.