Canal d'Urgell water canal to close irrigation system on Tuesday due to drought
First time in history such drastic measure is taken, farmers to call for compensation
April 20, 2023 02:09 PM
2023 drought
News about drought in Catalonia
2.6 tons of fish culled in Sau reservoir to preserve water quality amid drought
All were invasive species, including catfish, carp, and zander
April 6, 2023 06:59 PM
Drought-stricken Catalonia loses 24% of drinking water, mainly through leaks
Over 260,000 liters lost daily in Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet
April 5, 2023 09:37 AM
Community and municipal swimming pools avoid drought restrictions after all
Government to modify drought legislation "for public health reasons"
April 4, 2023 04:12 PM
Government and opposition fail to reach agreement on fight against drought
Water summit lasts four hours in executive headquarters but groups disagree on possible sanctions on water wasting
March 31, 2023 08:03 PM
Government could drop drought sanctions at water summit with parliamentary groups
25% of municipalities do not comply with new drought decree approved in chamber last week
March 31, 2023 05:16 PM
Extreme drought forces fish cull in Sau reservoir to preserve water quality
Climate action department estimates current volume of reservoir can provide water to one million inhabitants for 3 months
March 14, 2023 11:56 AM
Stricter water restrictions come into effect in parts of Catalonia due to drought
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in 224 municipalities
March 7, 2023 10:27 AM
Water restrictions tightened further in parts of Catalonia due to ongoing drought
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in Ter and Llobregat river basins near Catalan capital
February 28, 2023 01:27 PM
Stricter water restrictions expected in March and April if drought continues
Catalan government urges citizens to change consumption practices
January 17, 2023 04:52 PM
New drought restrictions in Barcelona area and northeastern Catalonia from Friday
Measures only affect agricultural, industrial, and recreational use, not drinking water
November 22, 2022 01:24 PM
PODCAST: Drought - current state, impact on society, and sunken towns emerging
Intense heat and little rain have caused reservoirs to empty, impacting agriculture and hydroelectric production
September 17, 2022 10:00 AM
Catalan government in "permanent talks" with Spanish executive over transporting water by ship
Administration finalizing emergency measures to help deal with drought in Catalonia
November 29, 2023 11:23 AM
Government reduces daily water consumption from 230 to 210 liters per person in Barcelona
Measure affecting whole Ter-Llobregat water system announced amid worse drought on record
November 21, 2023 11:13 AM
Towns in southern Catalonia go two months without drinking water
Drought has led to poor quality water from reservoirs as council distributes bottled water
October 13, 2023 12:50 PM
Catalonia has been going through a drought for years now, with serious impacts on life for many people. Find out the latest updates and breaking news on the ongoing drought here, including the various restrictions in place in different areas.