drought

Hospitality industry worries about how drought will affect them this summer

Millions in Barcelona and its metropolitan area will see water restrictions tightened 

Residents and farmers' efforts highlighted as having put off state of emergency

Aim according to city mayor is “to use as little water as possible”

Catalan proposal includes linking reservoirs in Priorat to guarantee irrigation support

Barcelona to be placed in most serious state of emergency in first half of January

The solution "for now" is to "save as much water as possible," David Mascort says 

They recommend linking water networks of Tarragona and Barcelona

Water flow to be reduced, new farms and hotels postponed, and use of showers in locker rooms banned

New restrictions could include water cuts and pressure reduction

Ebre river network reservoirs are at 31% capacity, approaching lowest level in 25 years 

Fines for locals who fill their pools can go up to €1,500

Government issues call to reduce water consumption "at all levels"

Water production and desalination to double, as Catalan Water Agency triples its previous spending plan

Dozens of agricultural vehicles traveled from western Catalonia to Ebre river authority in Zaragoza