Catalonia faces worst drought ever recorded, with no rain forecast any time soon
Territory in worse conditions than 2005-2008 episode, which lasted for 19 months
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Barcelona to be put on drought 'pre-emergency' next week
New restrictions could include water cuts and pressure reduction
Drought: State of exceptionality declared in 23 municipalities that depend on Llobregat headwaters
Councils in Berguedà, Solsonès and Ripollès counties one step closer to state of emergency
Public water company proposes 33% price hike due to drought
Aigua Ter-Llobregat supplies water to over 90% of Catalan population
Water level in Catalonia's internal reservoirs falls below 2008 drought record low to 21%
Ebre river network reservoirs are at 31% capacity, approaching lowest level in 25 years
Mushroom season in Pyrenees hit by drought
Experts hope autumn rain will encourage growth in Central Catalonia
Drought emergency declared in Figueres and 11 other towns in northern Catalonia
Group of towns depend on water supplies from Darnius Boadella reservoir, down to 17% of its capacity
Drought and temperatures having serious effects on native turtles
Turtle Reproduction Center in L'Albera reports some babies dying in the egg before hatching
Drought-stricken Montseny massif desperate for rain
Streams and springs at 10% capacity as large forest mass "dying"
Water restrictions come into effect in 24 municipalities due to ongoing drought
First time Catalonia limits consumption to 200 liters per person
'Worst summer' in 20 years for tourism at drought-stricken Sau reservoir
Water sports businesses say they might have to close ahead of time as water levels "drop by the day"
Water restrictions introduced in 24 municipalities due to ongoing drought
Aquifers supplying Alt Empordà and Baix Camp counties fall to low levels
Calafell to use drones to monitor private pools during drought
Fines for locals who fill their pools can go up to €1,500
Farmers reach Madrid in protest drive calling for drought relief
Catalan union part of convoy of 200 tractors and 500 farmers who arrived in Spanish capital after leaving on Monday
Drought in Catalonia forces water parks to watch their water consumption
Many changes made in past three years to alleviate strain of water usage
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