Drought emergency measures lifted for most of Catalonia's inhabitants
Recent rains allow towns dependent on Ter-Llobregat water system to return to level of 'exceptionality'
Drought
Cava producer Freixenet and unions agree to partial furlough for over 600 employees
Staff will see working hours reduced between 20% and 50% due to "lack of grapes caused by drought"
Emergency drought measures could be lifted after recent rain
Catalan government to assess situation but wants to avoid having to back track in a few weeks
Freixenet's temporary layoffs plan rejected as drought not considered force majeure
Sparkling wine makers' scheme was expected to affect 615 workers
Cava producer Freixenet announces over 600 temporary layoffs due to drought
Staff to be furloughed from May as lack of grapes forces "exceptional measure"
Floating desalination unit off Barcelona shore to avoid using water tanker ships
Catalonia to install a dozen mobile plants in Costa Brava amid ongoing drought
Cava and wine producers fear for this year's crop despite recent rain
Winegrowers in Penedès note "significant mortality" in vineyards due to drought
Government to limit tourist water consumption due to ongoing drought
Private and public swimming pools can be refilled if designated climate shelters open to all
Public and private pools to be entitled to be filled if open to everyone
Water consumption for tourists will be limited in municipalities surpassing threshold
Water restrictions to remain in place during summer despite recent rain
Rain in March means Catalonia will avoid progressing to level 2 of drought emergency, government says
Reservoir water levels need to rise 'significantly' for drought emergency to end
Catalan climate action minister confident measures will not escalate this summer
Vertical agriculture to save 95% of water with new farming system
Barcelona group says 100% sustainable technology can be "complement" to traditional crops
Urban vertical farming to save 95% of water
Sea storm hits Catalan coast with 5m tall waves
Rain in most parts of territory but only significant fall in Penedès area
Drought emergency could be lifted as reservoirs exceed 16% capacity
Recent rains bring relief to Ter-Llobregat system, which supplies water to 6 million people