Spain's Extreme Drought Sparks Mass Prayer and Water Shortages.
Spain is experiencing extreme drought conditions, with about 27% of the country currently under drought emergency or drought alert. Communities in the Catalan region are turning to mass prayer, including a special mass and procession in honor of Our Lady of the Torrents, a local virgin associated with rain. The drought is also affecting wildlife, with officials having to rescue fish from the drought-stricken River Onyar and transport them to another river with deeper waters. Spain's agriculture minister has requested emergency funds from the European Union to support farmers and ranchers.