Overview
- Officials in Catalonia have declared a drought emergency, with reservoirs serving 6 million people at under 16% capacity.
- Daily water allowance for residential and municipal purposes is now limited to 200 liters per person.
- Barcelona combats drought by reducing tourist water consumption and preserving trees, including measures to optimize groundwater use.
- Catalonia boosts desalination and water purification to avoid shortages, now accounting for 55% of water use.
- Rural areas suffer as water restrictions slash supplies for livestock and crops, with some towns relying on tanker trucks for water.