Catalonia's Battle Against Its Worst Drought: Emergency Measures and Innovation
TL;DR
Spain's Catalonia is facing its worst drought ever, prompting emergency measures including a ban on refilling swimming pools and restrictions on water use for agriculture, industry, and leisure. Tourists visiting the popular region may face swimming pool closures, and campsites are exploring using seawater in pools to cope with the water shortage. With reservoirs at only 15.8% of normal levels, residents are being urged to conserve water, and hotels are implementing measures to reduce water usage. The drought is attributed to a lack of rain and over-use of water for agriculture, posing a threat to both humans and vegetation.
- Worst drought recorded hits Spain’s Catalonia, sparking fears and ingenuity Al Jazeera English
- Spain to invest $502 mln in desalination plants in Catalonia amid drought Reuters
- Catalonia declares drought emergency, extending restrictions to Barcelona The Guardian
- Drought-stricken villages in Spain's northeast struggle to keep drinking water flowing The Associated Press
- Catalonia: State of emergency declared as region faces worst ever drought BBC.com
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