Drought emergency declared in Figueres and 11 other towns in northern Catalonia
Group of towns depend on water supplies from Darnius Boadella reservoir, down to 17% of its capacity
2023 drought
News about drought in Catalonia
Drought-stricken Montseny massif desperate for rain
Streams and springs at 10% capacity as large forest mass "dying"
Water restrictions come into effect in 24 municipalities due to ongoing drought
First time Catalonia limits consumption to 200 liters per person
'Worst summer' in 20 years for tourism at drought-stricken Sau reservoir
Water sports businesses say they might have to close ahead of time as water levels "drop by the day"
Water restrictions introduced in 24 municipalities due to ongoing drought
Aquifers supplying Alt Empordà and Baix Camp counties fall to low levels
Calafell to use drones to monitor private pools during drought
Fines for locals who fill their pools can go up to €1,500
Farmers reach Madrid in protest drive calling for drought relief
Catalan union part of convoy of 200 tractors and 500 farmers who arrived in Spanish capital after leaving on Monday
Drought in Catalonia forces water parks to watch their water consumption
Many changes made in past three years to alleviate strain of water usage
Catalonia to invest €2.5bn to manage water supplies for future droughts
Water production and desalination to double, as Catalan Water Agency triples its previous spending plan
Farmers march in tractors for 20 hours to demand drought aid
Dozens of agricultural vehicles traveled from western Catalonia to Ebre river authority in Zaragoza
New drought law approved with fines for councils that don't comply with water restrictions
Measure that sees investment in Catalan Water Agency to ensure drinking water was approved by Junts, ERC, Socialists, and PP
State of exceptionality declared in seven new areas due to drought
Water restrictions expanded while authorities triple resources for forest fire prevention
Ebre river management body declares 'state of exceptionality' in western Catalonia due to drought
Decision comes a day after Canal d'Urgell closes irrigation system ahead of time in historic first
Canal d'Urgell closes irrigation system ahead of time due to drought
Mayors call for water rationalization to avoid 'severe restrictions'
Water sports companies forced to halt or reduce activity due to ongoing drought
Kayaking companies in scenic Mont-rebei gorge left with no choice but to move activity, retaining only 10% of customers
Catalonia has been going through a drought for years now, with serious impacts on life for many people. Find out the latest updates and breaking news on the ongoing drought here, including the various restrictions in place in different areas.