2023 drought

Group of towns depend on water supplies from Darnius Boadella reservoir, down to 17% of its capacity

Streams and springs at 10% capacity as large forest mass "dying"

First time Catalonia limits consumption to 200 liters per person

Water sports businesses say they might have to close ahead of time as water levels "drop by the day"

Aquifers supplying Alt Empordà and Baix Camp counties fall to low levels

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

Catalan union part of convoy of 200 tractors and 500 farmers who arrived in Spanish capital after leaving on Monday

Many changes made in past three years to alleviate strain of water usage

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

Measure that sees investment in Catalan Water Agency to ensure drinking water was approved by Junts, ERC, Socialists, and PP

Water restrictions expanded while authorities triple resources for forest fire prevention 

Decision comes a day after Canal d'Urgell closes irrigation system ahead of time in historic first

Mayors call for water rationalization to avoid 'severe restrictions'

Kayaking companies in scenic Mont-rebei gorge left with no choice but to move activity, retaining only 10% of customers