Water Levels in Tikveš Lake Remain Critically Low Despite Recent Rains

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Authorities at the Tikveš reservoir report that water levels are at only 42% of capacity for this time of year, posing a potential threat to irrigation for the upcoming agricultural season in the Kavadarci region. While recent snowfall has helped, hydrologists state that several months of above-average precipitation are needed to recover from the multi-year drought. The Public Enterprise for Water Management is preparing a contingency plan that may include prioritized water allocation for orchards and vineyards, which are the economic lifeblood