The Government of Catalonia rules out phase 2 of emergency due to drought
The Government of the Generalitat has ruled out entering phase 2 of emergency due to drought in the Ter-Llobregat system thanks to the latest rains. However, the spokesperson for the Executive, Patrícia Plaja, has asked that the latest rainfall not distract from what is still a serious situation in Catalonia. Plaja emphasized that, although the rain of recent days is positively valued, it is crucial not to underestimate the seriousness of the current situation.
Monitoring the water crisis and future perspectives
The Sequera Interdepartmental Commission has carried out exhaustive monitoring of the water crisis in Catalonia, focusing on the Easter rains, which have had a widespread impact. These rains have been vital for the recovery of forests and crops, and have contributed to the increase in the volumes of reservoirs in internal basins, which will allow the implementation of new restrictive measures to be avoided in the coming months, including the summer.
Perspectives on the emergency in affected municipalities
The general secretary of Climate Action, Josep Vidal, has indicated that the possibility of lifting the emergency in the municipalities that depend on the Ter and Llobregat rivers is conditioned by future rains, the generation of more water resources and the reduction of water consumption. due to current restrictions. Vidal highlighted the complexity of predicting the exact moment in which the emergency will be lifted, underscoring the importance of sustainable management of water resources.
Considerations about municipal swimming pools in summer
At the request of the Catalan Federation of Municipalities (FCM) to allow the filling and maintenance of municipal swimming pools during the summer, the Government has expressed its willingness to consider them as climate shelters, which would allow their normal operation. This measure is in the process of evaluation and detailed information is expected to be provided in the coming weeks.