State of exceptionality declared in seven new areas due to drought
Water restrictions expanded while authorities triple resources for forest fire prevention
May 2, 2023 12:58 PM
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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
April 26, 2023 12:18 PM
Canal d'Urgell closes irrigation system ahead of time due to drought
Mayors call for water rationalization to avoid 'severe restrictions'
April 25, 2023 09:36 AM
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
April 21, 2023 10:03 AM
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
April 20, 2023 02:09 PM
2.6 tons of fish culled in Sau reservoir to preserve water quality amid drought
All were invasive species, including catfish, carp, and zander
April 6, 2023 06:59 PM
Drought-stricken Catalonia loses 24% of drinking water, mainly through leaks
Over 260,000 liters lost daily in Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet
April 5, 2023 09:37 AM
Community and municipal swimming pools avoid drought restrictions after all
Government to modify drought legislation "for public health reasons"
April 4, 2023 04:12 PM
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
March 31, 2023 05:16 PM
Climate change, drought, and pests 'deteriorating' health of Catalonia's forests
Environmental authorities evaluate state of 9,000 trees and call for further management
March 31, 2023 04:08 PM
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
March 14, 2023 11:56 AM
Stricter water restrictions come into effect in parts of Catalonia due to drought
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in 224 municipalities
March 7, 2023 10:27 AM
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
February 28, 2023 01:27 PM
Stricter water restrictions expected in March and April if drought continues
Catalan government urges citizens to change consumption practices
January 17, 2023 04:52 PM
New drought restrictions in Barcelona area and northeastern Catalonia from Friday
Measures only affect agricultural, industrial, and recreational use, not drinking water
November 22, 2022 01:24 PM
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