Recent rainfall in Ceará, Brazil has significantly impacted local water reservoirs, with three key facilities now exceeding 90% of their storage capacity. Notably, the São José III reservoir achieved over 90% capacity last week, alongside Cachoeira and Olho d’Água, indicating a successful replenishment of these vital water resources. The rains, which began on Saturday (the 14th), have been concentrated in the Salgado and Sertões de Crateús regions, which have received the heaviest deluge since then.

The Companhia de Gestão de Recursos Hídricos (Cogerh) reported that the most significant influx of water into the reservoirs was noted on Thursday (the 19th). Specific figures show that the Cachoeira reservoir in Aurora now stands at 92.47% capacity, Olho d’Água in Várzea Alegre at 94.75%, and São José III in Ipaporanga at 90.98%. With the Cachoeira reservoir being the largest among these, it has a maximum capacity of 34.3 million cubic meters, closely rivaling the Gavião reservoir, which highlights the importance of these water resources in the region.

The fact that these reservoirs are refilling above 90% is significant for both agricultural and domestic water supply considerations in Ceará, especially given the region's history of droughts. This rain not only provides immediate relief but also contributes to the overall water management strategy necessary for sustaining the population and agriculture in the state. Ensuring that these reservoirs maintain healthy levels can mitigate the adverse effects of future dry spells, crucial for communities that rely heavily on these water sources.