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Territory in worse conditions than 2005-2008 episode, which lasted for 19 months

New restrictions could include water cuts and pressure reduction

Councils in Berguedà, Solsonès and Ripollès counties one step closer to state of emergency 

Aigua Ter-Llobregat supplies water to over 90% of Catalan population

Ebre river network reservoirs are at 31% capacity, approaching lowest level in 25 years 

Experts hope autumn rain will encourage growth in Central Catalonia 

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

Turtle Reproduction Center in L'Albera reports some babies dying in the egg before hatching

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