Canal d'Urgell water canal to close irrigation system on Tuesday due to drought
First time in history such drastic measure is taken, farmers to call for compensation
2023 drought
News about drought in Catalonia
2.6 tons of fish culled in Sau reservoir to preserve water quality amid drought
All were invasive species, including catfish, carp, and zander
Drought-stricken Catalonia loses 24% of drinking water, mainly through leaks
Over 260,000 liters lost daily in Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Community and municipal swimming pools avoid drought restrictions after all
Government to modify drought legislation "for public health reasons"
Government and opposition fail to reach agreement on fight against drought
Water summit lasts four hours in executive headquarters but groups disagree on possible sanctions on water wasting
Government could drop drought sanctions at water summit with parliamentary groups
25% of municipalities do not comply with new drought decree approved in chamber last week
Extreme drought forces fish cull in Sau reservoir to preserve water quality
Climate action department estimates current volume of reservoir can provide water to one million inhabitants for 3 months
Stricter water restrictions come into effect in parts of Catalonia due to drought
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in 224 municipalities
Water restrictions tightened further in parts of Catalonia due to ongoing drought
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in Ter and Llobregat river basins near Catalan capital
Stricter water restrictions expected in March and April if drought continues
Catalan government urges citizens to change consumption practices
New drought restrictions in Barcelona area and northeastern Catalonia from Friday
Measures only affect agricultural, industrial, and recreational use, not drinking water
PODCAST: Drought - current state, impact on society, and sunken towns emerging
Intense heat and little rain have caused reservoirs to empty, impacting agriculture and hydroelectric production
Catalan government in "permanent talks" with Spanish executive over transporting water by ship
Administration finalizing emergency measures to help deal with drought in Catalonia
Government reduces daily water consumption from 230 to 210 liters per person in Barcelona
Measure affecting whole Ter-Llobregat water system announced amid worse drought on record
Towns in southern Catalonia go two months without drinking water
Drought has led to poor quality water from reservoirs as council distributes bottled water
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.