And parched conditions have actually continued into 2024: Parts of Catalonia received less than half of the average (1991-2000) rains from January through early March, and reservoirs and crops have dried up.Emergency Measures and Water ScarcityOn February 1, 2024, the Catalan federal government stated a dry spell emergency situation, which put constraints on water intake for the areas 6 million residents, as well as companies and farmers. Constraints have actually likewise been positioned on property water, restricting daily use to about 210 liters (55 gallons) per person.The Sau Reservoirs Drastic TransformationThe Sau Reservoir (or Pantà De Sau), situated 80 kilometers (50 miles) inland from Barcelona, is the areas second-largest tank. The tank serves as a water source for various towns in the area, including Barcelona.The images above reveal the Sau Reservoir on March 3, 2023 (left) compared to March 4, 2024 (right). Not visible in the images, the lack of water has likewise exposed structures of the old town of Santa Romà de Sau, including an 11th-century church, which now stands on dry land.Over the previous three years, the water level in this tank has decreased considerably.
And dry conditions have continued into 2024: Parts of Catalonia got less than half of the average (1991-2000) rains from January through early March, and tanks and crops have actually dried up.Emergency Measures and Water ScarcityOn February 1, 2024, the Catalan federal government stated a dry spell emergency situation, which put constraints on water usage for the areas 6 million homeowners, as well as companies and farmers. Constraints have actually also been put on residential water, restricting daily use to about 210 liters (55 gallons) per person.The Sau Reservoirs Drastic TransformationThe Sau Reservoir (or Pantà De Sau), located 80 kilometers (50 miles) inland from Barcelona, is the areas second-largest tank. The reservoir serves as a water source for numerous towns in the location, including Barcelona.The images above show the Sau Reservoir on March 3, 2023 (left) compared to March 4, 2024 (right).