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- The Catalan government has placed the Barcelona metropolitan area under a "pre-emergency" drought alert as the region faces its worst dry spell on record. The new alert, which is a transition between the current "exceptionality" alert and the most serious "emergency" alert, will allow the government to impose tougher water conservation measures.
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Feb 1, 2024 · The Spanish region of Catalonia has declared a state of emergency as it faces its worst drought on record. From Thursday residents will be banned from washing their cars and filling up empty...
Mar 10, 2024 · Last month, officials in Spain’s northeast region of Catalonia, whose main city is Barcelona, declared a drought emergency. Reservoirs serving 6 million people were at less than 16% of their...
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Mar 22, 2024 · BARCELONA, March 22 (Reuters) - Tourists arriving at Barcelona's airport or gazing at its iconic Sagrada Familia basilica will this Easter holiday be met with large signs in English that read:...
Jan 2, 2024 · "Our reserves are below 16%. The situation is critical in Barcelona and around Girona, so we have to take stronger measures," Catalan government official Laura Vilagrà told Spanish radio...
Nov 22, 2023 · READ MORE: Barcelona to enter state of emergency due to drought. Advertisement. Local officials have urged Catalonia's roughly eight million residents to limit their water consumption, and late last year the region imposed reductions in water use for the irrigation of crops and industry.
Mar 1, 2024 · Starting from February 1st, strict water restrictions will be imposed on 80% of the Catalan population, including the city of Barcelona. These measures are aimed at reducing water consumption and ensuring that available resources are managed efficiently during this critical period.
Feb 2, 2024 · Residents of Catalonia in Spain are grappling with water limits and swimming pool bans as authorities declare a state of emergency over the historic drought. The northeastern Spanish region has recorded below-average rainfall for 40 consecutive months, shrinking reservoirs to record lows.
