Drought

Hospitality industry worries about how drought will affect them this summer

Millions in Barcelona and its metropolitan area will see water restrictions tightened 

Water restrictions "very likely" in Ter-Llobregat system, affecting Barcelona and surrounding area

Residents and farmers' efforts highlighted as having put off state of emergency

Southern half of territory sees heaviest rains with 40mm hitting Torredembarra

Aim according to city mayor is “to use as little water as possible”

Showers in gyms and sports facilities will be prohibited in phase three of the emergency

Catalan proposal includes linking reservoirs in Priorat to guarantee irrigation support

Barcelona to be placed in most serious state of emergency in first half of January

The solution "for now" is to "save as much water as possible," David Mascort says 

Water flow to be reduced, new farms and hotels postponed, and use of showers in locker rooms banned

This year features 20% more space for dogs, smoking still prohibited, and sports will be regulated

Football clubs sign deal with Catalan government ahead of Sunday's La Liga clash

Dry spell threatens next year's harvest, raising fears of higher food prices