State of emergency triggered due to historic drought. More than three years, 40 months, below normal precipitation for the season.
202 municipalities, including Barcelona and Girona, are concerned, they bring together 5.9 million inhabitants, or 80% of the region's population. 36 already affected since September, populated by 150,000 inhabitants. The special drought plan distinguishes three emergency phases, including Limitation of water reserves, which could be increased by two notches if the situation worsens.