Water restriction measures taken in drought-stricken Catalonia in Spain

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Water restriction measures taken in drought-stricken Catalonia in Spain

STORY: Water restriction measures taken in drought-stricken Catalonia in Spain DATELINE: March 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:20 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Catalonia 2. various of domestic, agricultural and industrial water use 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): TERESA JORDA, Minister of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda of Catalonia 4. various of rivers and reservoirs with very little water STORYLINE: A set of water restrictions took effect on Tuesday in 224 municipalities in Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain where water reserves have fallen to 27 percent due to lack of rain. The measures impose a limit of 230 liters per person per day, as well as a 40 percent reduction in water use for agricultural purposes and a 15 percent reduction for industrial and recreational uses. The measures will affect nearly 6 million people. Watering public and private green spaces is prohibited, as is cleaning streets with potable water. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): TERESA JORDA, Minister of Cli

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