Water sports companies forced to halt or reduce activity due to ongoing drought
Kayaking companies in scenic Mont-rebei gorge left with no choice but to move activity, retaining only 10% of customers
Kayaking companies in scenic Mont-rebei gorge left with no choice but to move activity, retaining only 10% of customers
First time in history such drastic measure is taken, farmers to call for compensation
All were invasive species, including catfish, carp, and zander
Over 260,000 liters lost daily in Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Government to modify drought legislation "for public health reasons"
Water summit lasts four hours in executive headquarters but groups disagree on possible sanctions on water wasting
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25% of municipalities do not comply with new drought decree approved in chamber last week
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Environmental authorities evaluate state of 9,000 trees and call for further management
Climate action department estimates current volume of reservoir can provide water to one million inhabitants for 3 months
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in 224 municipalities
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in Ter and Llobregat river basins near Catalan capital
Catalan government urges citizens to change consumption practices
Measures only affect agricultural, industrial, and recreational use, not drinking water
Catalan capital region ahead of Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Kalymnos in new 'Environmental Labels and Schemes' indicator
Industry and leisure activities see water use restricted for around 6.7 million inhabitants, drinking water not affected