News from Tenerife (#31) is published every week as a short news overview of the past week on your favorite website.
In this series, we publish a number of events and news facts from the past week. Each article in News from Tenerife is a synthesis of several facts, actions, and occurrences that are too short to be published as a full-fledged article.
Drowning in Fañabé
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A swimmer died last Saturday at a beach in Adeje, according to the Emergency and Security Coordination Center (CECOES) 112 of the Government of the Canary Islands. Around 5:00 PM, the emergency center 112 received a call reporting that a man had gotten into trouble at Fañabé beach.
The 112 immediately activated the necessary emergency resources, and the rescue services pulled the victim from the water. After it was found that the man had suffered a cardiac and respiratory arrest, they began resuscitation, which was later taken over by a doctor and a nurse with a defibrillator. Upon arrival at the hospital, the medical team confirmed his death. The local police collaborated with the emergency services at the incident site.
Traffic Accident with Six Vehicles
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A traffic accident involving six vehicles on the TF-5 caused multiple injuries and significant material damage. Five ambulances from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) were dispatched. Firefighters also arrived at the scene to rescue people from the vehicles and secure the location. Six people were injured.
The incident occurred at 2:40 PM when the Emergency and Security Coordination Center (CECOES) 1-1-2 of the Government of the Canary Islands received a report of a collision between six vehicles, with people needing medical assistance.
The highway was closed to traffic to facilitate the work of the emergency services present.
Tenerife Water Reservoirs Reach 71% Capacity
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The water reserves for irrigation in the reservoirs of Tenerife have reached 71.1% of their total capacity. This figure provides optimism for the irrigation water supply this summer, allowing for some relief as the hottest, but also driest, summer months approach for Tenerife’s agriculture.
The water level in the ‘balsas’ represents a significant increase compared to the previous month, when the storage level was at 64.5%.
In April, 334,000 cubic meters of additional water were stored, primarily in the reservoirs in the northern part of the island. This increase is attributed to the rainfall recorded throughout the month, combined with a moderate use of water for agricultural irrigation. As a result, both the fresh water reserves and the regenerated water reserves have significantly increased.
The comparison with the previous year shows even more encouraging figures. The volume of water stored in Tenerife’s reservoirs this May is 1.56 hectometers cubed higher than in the same period of 2024, when the fill percentage was 39.8%. When analyzing the situation by region, it stands out that the fill level in the southern part of the island is strong, reaching 89.3% of capacity. The reservoirs in the north are currently at 66.7%.
These figures provide a sigh of relief for the agricultural sector during the summer months, when an increase in agricultural water consumption is expected. The rise in reserves offers a greater guarantee regarding the available water resources for agriculture.
The Wind Farms of Fasnia and Güímar Will Affect Two Natural Areas
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A report prepared by Drago Canarias concludes that the Pilón I wind farm in Fasnia and the Pilón II wind farm in Güímar—both owned by DISA—will have direct impacts on two protected natural areas. According to the report, both the electrical wiring and the wind turbines will have direct effects on the Reserva Natural Especial del Malpaís de Güímar and the barranco de Herques, which are part of the Red Natura 2000 network.
Regarding this issue, the spokesperson for Drago Canarias in Fasnia, Víctor Rodríguez, stated that there is a consensus that the future lies in renewable energy, but for the Canary Islands, it also involves reducing demand. He emphasized that no solution should compromise our territory, which is particularly fragile and limited. Rodríguez further explained that the installation of these parks does not reflect any study of the region’s energy needs. They could cause unacceptable and disproportionate environmental and heritage damage compared to the potential benefits they might bring.
The Fasnia project consists of an electrical cable of more than 14 kilometers that runs above ground from Fasnia to El Puertito de Güímar and underground from this point to the Arafo industrial estate. Four 15-megawatt wind turbines are planned in Fasnia, and two 8.52-megawatt wind turbines in Güímar. These units will be installed on both sides of the Barranco de Herques (not to be confused with Barranco de Erques, ed.), only 200 meters apart and 1.5 kilometers from the urban area of the town of Fasnia.
One of the main problems with this type of infrastructure is the impact it has on the area’s flora and fauna.
Tenerife Installs 70 Sensors to Prevent Wildfires
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The island government—Cabildo de Tenerife—will install 70 smart sensors to monitor 94% of the island and prevent wildfires. This comes with an investment of 1.4 million euros. This was outlined by President Rosa Dávila, and Third Vice-President José Carlos Acha, during a press conference where they discussed the approved matters from the meeting of the Council of Government.
Rosa Dávila indicated that the Council of Government has approved the tender for a project that will deploy a network of sensors across the entire island, allowing the territory to be monitored more accurately and quickly. The aim is to further improve emergency management and environmental care. With an investment of nearly 1.4 million euros and an execution period of three years, this system will help detect wildfires earlier, optimize the use of natural resources, and strengthen essential public services such as transportation and water management by installing 70 sensors spread across the island.
These events and developments have a significant impact on life in Tenerife, highlighting the diverse challenges, progress, and opportunities faced by the island.
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