Northeastern Spain is currently experiencing one of its worst droughts in decades, with Barcelona facing a severe water crisis. The 7.7 million people who live in Catalonia, which is in the northeast of Spain, are dealing with the repercussions of a 32-month drought.

Northeastern Spain on the verge of 'drought emergency', Catalonia limits water use

It was only a few years back that Cape Town, South Africa, was headed towards what local officials labelled as “Day Zero” for drinking water, in an area that has 97 per cent salt water.

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The summer season has been extremely harsh in Europe. Series of heat waves led to droughts like never before and today over 60% of Europe is either under drought alert or facing warning.

WION Climate Tracker | Over 64% of Europe faces drought; UK faced driest July in over 20 years

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