The Guadalquivir Hydrographic Confederation (CHG) has concluded the restoration efforts for the Hoya de Guadix Canal. These works are part of the emergency measures activated following severe damage caused by an intense series of storms that affected the region between January 21 and February 15, 2026.

Heavy rainfall and associated floods caused significant damage to riverbeds and hydraulic infrastructure within the basin. The state of emergency, declared on March 19, allowed for the immediate commencement of interventions to repair the affected state-owned infrastructure. Work on this specific canal began on April 7.

The canal, crucial for irrigating over 3,200 hectares and supplying water to the municipalities of Benalúa and Fonelas, suffered severe damage. Floods from the Alhama and Guadix rivers led to the rupture of two secondary branches, disrupting irrigation for 900 hectares and surface water supply to both towns. Electrical conduits, service roads, and control elements were also affected.

Repair work included excavation, removal of debris, laying of the foundation layer, and the installation of 228 meters of new piping (diameters of 400 and 600 mm). Internal cleaning of accumulated sediment was also performed. The works took place throughout April and May, concluding on May 21, 2026, with operational tests and the full restoration of service.

With the supply now operational, the CHG is continuing with complementary actions to enhance the canal's safety and resilience against future flood events. These include constructing riprap walls for conduit protection, replacing electrical installations, installing flow meters, repairing cathodic protection systems, and restoring pre-existing service roads. The total investment for these measures exceeds 300,000 euros.