Water restrictions come into effect in 24 municipalities due to ongoing drought
First time Catalonia limits consumption to 200 liters per person
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First time Catalonia limits consumption to 200 liters per person
Water sports businesses say they might have to close ahead of time as water levels "drop by the day"
Aquifers supplying Alt Empordà and Baix Camp counties fall to low levels
Fines for locals who fill their pools can go up to €1,500
Catalan union part of convoy of 200 tractors and 500 farmers who arrived in Spanish capital after leaving on Monday
Many changes made in past three years to alleviate strain of water usage
Government issues call to reduce water consumption "at all levels"
Western Catalan agricultural groups demand immediate aid from authorities and for better water management
Dozens of agricultural vehicles traveled from western Catalonia to Ebre river authority in Zaragoza
Measure that sees investment in Catalan Water Agency to ensure drinking water was approved by Junts, ERC, Socialists, and PP
Water restrictions expanded while authorities triple resources for forest fire prevention
Decision comes a day after Canal d'Urgell closes irrigation system ahead of time in historic first
Mayors call for water rationalization to avoid 'severe restrictions'
Kayaking companies in scenic Mont-rebei gorge left with no choice but to move activity, retaining only 10% of customers
First time in history such drastic measure is taken, farmers to call for compensation
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