The worrying drought situation affecting Catalonia and the state of alarm in the reservoirs, has transcended borders and has captured the attention of the media around the world.
Renowned publications, such as the German weekly Der Spiegel and the French daily Le Monde, have devoted detailed reports to the water crisis in the region.
These international reports highlight the seriousness of the situation and raise questions about water management and the need for urgent action.
The state of alarm in the reservoirs of Catalonia according to the international press
According to Der Spiegel’s report, Catalonia has experienced an alarming shortage of rainfall during the months of March and April.
Only 14% of the expected rainfall has been recorded, which has had a devastating impact on the region’s reservoirs.
Specifically in northeastern Catalonia, water levels in reservoirs have decreased by approximately 25%.
These figures are alarming and demonstrate the severity of the drought.
To illustrate the magnitude of the situation, the report shows satellite images of two emblematic reservoirs: Sau and Susqueda.
The comparisons between the images of the year 2021 and today are striking.
The bronzed shores and exposed rocks, which should normally be submerged, are clear evidence of the lowering of the water level.
In addition, the discovery of an 11th century bell tower in the Sau Reservoir, which has been uncovered due to the low water level, stands out.
The report also refers to the measures adopted in some localities, such as l’Espluga de Francolí.
There, a nighttime shutdown of household water supply has been implemented and municipalities have been asked to stop filling public fountains.
These actions reflect the seriousness of the situation and the need to take drastic measures to preserve water resources.
Le Monde, for its part, has devoted special attention to the drought in Spain, warning about the risk of desertification in the country.
According to the French newspaper, 74% of the Spanish territory is at risk of desertification and 18% of the country is at high or very high risk.
Andalusia and Catalonia are two particularly affected regions, suffering large-scale erosion processes.
Drought in Catalonia and Spain
These international reports have generated a global call for attention to the drought situation in Catalonia and Spain in general.
They also questioned the water management model and stressed the need for immediate action to address this crisis.
Water scarcity affects not only domestic supplies, but also agriculture, industry and the environment in general.
