Barcelona to be put on drought 'pre-emergency' next week
New restrictions could include water cuts and pressure reduction
barcelona weather
2020, the hottest year in Catalonia since 1950
One degree more than average recorded in a rainy year with mean temperatures of 6C in Pyrenees and 18C in Barcelona
Over 500 emergency calls around Catalonia due to heavy rains
Downpours on Wednesday and Thursday flooded basements, felled trees, disrupted traffic and trains, while thousands were left without power
Authorities on high alert as heatwave spreads across Catalonia
Public urged to take precautions as temperatures due to rise over 40 degrees in some places with hot weather forecast until Sunday
Number of heat stroke victims in Catalonia up to 23
High temperatures in first half of August cause deaths of 13 men and 10 women
Heatwave warning ends in Barcelona
Maximum temperatures reached up to 40°C in five days alert was in place
Heatwave relents but warning remains in place
Temperatures surpass 40°C in many parts of Catalonia over scorching weekend