Drought

Darnius-Boadella reservoir almost doubles capacity in one week

Reservoirs rebound after slight drop, with La Baells reservoir above 50% for first time in many months

Southern Catalonia suffering harsh drought while general level of reservoirs sees slight improvements

At worst, towns such as Amposta and Alcanar lose up to 60% of water in their network

City council in talks with the government to restore fountains in the Catalan capital in the 'upcoming weeks'

Catalonia in midst of historic three-year drought

Investments of €2.3bn planned through 2040 will mean Catalonia no longer relies on rainwater

Lack of yield increases danger of wildfires

New measures, including lower water consumption, aim to acclimate to animals' natural habitats

Increased water use from summer tourism exacerbates decline

Visitors are to pay a daily parking fee to access the site until mid-September

Recent rains have more than doubled reservoirs' stock in two months

Most affected trees, especially pine and oak, are in northeastern regions

Frenetic pace among organizers to have everything ready for Saturday's opening