Farmers to receive compensation for drought losses under new government plan
Executive vows to bring back county offices to help farmers with red tape after fresh wave of protests
Executive vows to bring back county offices to help farmers with red tape after fresh wave of protests
Hospitality industry worries about how drought will affect them this summer
Millions in Barcelona and its metropolitan area will see water restrictions tightened
Residents and farmers' efforts highlighted as having put off state of emergency
Aim according to city mayor is “to use as little water as possible”
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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
They recommend linking water networks of Tarragona and Barcelona
Water flow to be reduced, new farms and hotels postponed, and use of showers in locker rooms banned
New restrictions could include water cuts and pressure reduction
Ebre river network reservoirs are at 31% capacity, approaching lowest level in 25 years
Fines for locals who fill their pools can go up to €1,500
Government issues call to reduce water consumption "at all levels"
Water production and desalination to double, as Catalan Water Agency triples its previous spending plan