Results for “Catalonia” (3)

2 years ago

Spain's Catalonia declares drought emergency for Barcelona

Spain's northeastern Catalonia region has declared a drought emergency for Barcelona and the surrounding area, which will now face tighter water restrictions following three years without significant rain. The head of the regional government of Catalonia, Pere Aragones, announced on Thursday that the step after reservoirs in the Mediterranean region fell below 16 percent of their capacity. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

4 years ago

Wildfires in Spain's Catalonia wreak havoc

Artesa De Segre: On June 16, three wildfires in Spain's Catalonia region reduced about 1,100 hectares of woods and bushes to ash. Local firefighters stated that a heat wave brought temperatures close to record highs in the area. According to the regional fire department, hundreds of firemen were on the ground fighting the flames with a hundred trucks and a dozen aircraft. Read More…

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Sanniah Hassan Posted in World

5 years ago

Spain's Catalonia to Shut Bars & Restaurants for 15 days

Barcelona, Oct 14 (AFP/APP): Bars and restaurants are to be closed across Spain's northeastern Catalonia region for the next 15 days to slow rising coronavirus infections, the regional government said Wednesday. "The measures will come into force overnight Thursday to Friday and will remain in place for an initial 15 days", said Interim Regional Leader Pere Aragones, describing the measure "painful but necessary". Read More…

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