Drought

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

25% of municipalities do not comply with new drought decree approved in chamber last week

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

Industry and leisure activities see water use restricted for around 6.7 million inhabitants, drinking water not affected

This year has seen 32% less energy generated compared with average of past ten years

Losses of up to 80% in crops as farmers call for more efficient use of water

Barcelona weather station recorded average summer temperature 4.4°C higher than mid-20th century mean