Corfu has been declared in a state of emergency due to water scarcity for a period of three months, following a decision signed by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Stavros Papastavrou, after the agreement of the Regulatory Authority for Waste, Energy and Water (RAAEY) and the Secretary General for the Aegean and Island Policy.

This decision reflects the escalation of a problem that has now exceeded manageable limits, with water scarcity increasingly impacting everyday life and the island’s essential operations.

Despite the region’s high hydrological potential, the reality is different: the use of available resources remains limited due to outdated infrastructure, insufficient maintenance, and significant losses in the water supply networks. At the same time, rising demand—especially during peak periods—and prolonged periods of low rainfall are placing additional pressure on the system.

Within this context, the declaration of a state of emergency acts as a catalyst to accelerate interventions: it allows for the immediate advancement of water supply projects and simplifies procedures that would normally take considerable time, reducing obstacles related to tenders and administrative delays.