Catalan Government declares a drought emergency in the region
epa11117967 Catalan regional Minister for Climate Action, Foods and Rural Agenda David Mascort addresses a press conference to announce a drought emergency in the region in Barcelona, Spain, 01 February 2024. The drought emergency affects a total of 6 million inhabitants in the region and limits water consumption to 200 liters per citizen per day. According to Aragones 'we have never had to face such a long drought since rainfall measurements started. For three years it hasn't rained enough to cover the country's needs'. EPA/Andreu Dalmau
