Drinking water in Spanish homes now depends less on rainfall and other precipitation because the authorities have started to use desalinated and purified water, which accounts for almost 60% of total water consumption. While the drought in Spain will not result in a shortage of water, it will drastically influence agriculture. The most affected regions are Catalonia and Andalusia. Spanish farmers are already counting their losses and predicting a shortage of domestic fruits and vegetables in stores, especially watermelons and melons.
In response to the unprecedented drought, the Catalan authorities have already taken measures in 500 municipalities, which will now be forced to conserve water. Among the measures to be taken there is a ban on filling swimming pools, for example. Or watering street plants only once a day. According to weather forecasts, Catalonia will experience up to 40ºC heat and almost no rain this summer.
In response to the unprecedented drought, the Catalan authorities have already taken measures in 500 municipalities, which will now be forced to conserve water. Among the measures to be taken there is a ban on filling swimming pools, for example. Or watering street plants only once a day. According to weather forecasts, Catalonia will experience up to 40ºC heat and almost no rain this summer.