5-May-23: 'New drought law approved with fines for councils that don't comply with water restrictions'
Catalonia approved a new drought law laying the groundwork for how much drinking water can be guaranteed and a sanctions regime. Parliament passed a measure that will see councils fined if they do not comply with restrictions. This comes amidst a 30-month dry spell. The drought has forced firefighters to start the wildfire prevention season 15 days earlier than usual.
