Recent rains increase water reserves to nearly 30%
Reservoirs rebound after slight drop, with La Baells reservoir above 50% for first time in many months
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Catalonia's reservoir levels fall after dry July
Increased water use from summer tourism exacerbates decline
Catalonia lifts further drought restrictions affecting majority of residents
Recent rains have more than doubled reservoirs' stock in two months
Drought damages 66,500 hectares of Catalan forests in 2023, double previous year
Most affected trees, especially pine and oak, are in northeastern regions
Drought emergency measures lifted for most of Catalonia's inhabitants
Recent rains allow towns dependent on Ter-Llobregat water system to return to level of 'exceptionality'
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Floating desalination unit off Barcelona shore to avoid using water tanker ships
Catalonia to install a dozen mobile plants in Costa Brava amid ongoing drought
Public and private pools to be entitled to be filled if open to everyone
Water consumption for tourists will be limited in municipalities surpassing threshold
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Water restrictions to remain in place during summer despite recent rain
Rain in March means Catalonia will avoid progressing to level 2 of drought emergency, government says
Drought emergency could be lifted as reservoirs exceed 16% capacity
Recent rains bring relief to Ter-Llobregat system, which supplies water to 6 million people
Rain brings slight relief to Catalan reservoirs amid severe drought
Volume of water in reservoirs in internal basins increases by three-tenths of a percentage point
Catalan government allows use of private desalination plants amid drought emergency
Tourism, industrial and agricultural businesses will benefit from measures to ensure economic viability
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Residents of Ripoll advised not to drink tap water due to high levels of arsenic
Tap water still safe to use for showers, washing clothes and dishes, but not for cooking
Catalan hotel owners buy €1.5m desalination plant to fill pools amid drought
Tourism industry prepares for potential challenges in upcoming summer season