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Spain, rain eases Barcelona drought
Spain
Wednesday 11 June 2008
The Catalonia environment department said recent heavy rains had eased drought conditions in Barcelona and might help end water restrictions and other emergency measures.
The department said reservoirs for the Barcelona area were at 44% of capacity. They were at 20% at the end of March.
The regional department said that the rains might lead to easing restrictions affecting Barcelona’s fountains, swimming pools and lawns.
Barcelona has been shipping in drinking water this month because of the drought. It also plans a 180 million euros pipeline to carry water from the Ebro River while a desalination plant is being built.
The department said reservoirs for the Barcelona area were at 44% of capacity. They were at 20% at the end of March.
The regional department said that the rains might lead to easing restrictions affecting Barcelona’s fountains, swimming pools and lawns.
Barcelona has been shipping in drinking water this month because of the drought. It also plans a 180 million euros pipeline to carry water from the Ebro River while a desalination plant is being built.
