The drought situation in Catalonia
The drought that is affecting Catalonia is putting governments to the test. Both the Generalitat de Catalunya and the government of Spain have reached an agreement to address this situation. In case the situation is so critical that Catalonia needs it, it has been agreed to bring water in boats from the Sagunto desalination plant, in the Valencian Country. This agreement has been ratified by the third vice-president of the Spanish government and Minister for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, Teresa Ribera (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala/).
The coordination between the Spanish State and the Generalitat
Minister Teresa Ribera has emphasized that the Spanish State and the Generalitat are working in a coordinated manner to deal with the severe drought affecting Catalonia. According to Ribera, a good hydraulic policy is essential in Catalonia and in this situation awareness has been taken of its importance.
Measures to deal with the drought
The Councilor for Climate Action, David Mascort, has indicated that the Government of the Generalitat of Catalonia could lift the drought emergency if the reserves in the internal basins reach 27% or 28% of their capacity. This would be considered if there is a forecast of rain and a significant percentage of the internal basins is exceeded. Currently, the reservoirs of the internal basins of Catalonia are below 17% of their capacity, despite the recent Easter rains.