The restrictions come as parts of Spain face their worst ever drought. (Image: Shared Content Unit) Spain is grappling with a severe drought, prompting some regions to impose a ban on filling swimming pools. The country has been parched by an extended dry spell, with certain areas not witnessing rainfall for over eight months, causing reservoir levels to plummet.
This has led authorities in Castellon to enforce the restrictive measures. The region's reservoirs have seen a dramatic 25% drop, marking the worst drought on record, and now everyone including locals, tourists, and the agricultural sector must comply with the new rules. In a bid to conserve water, residents are also being instructed not to wash their cars or irrigate their gardens.
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READ MORE Foreign Office issues huge warning to British tourists planning Portugal trips Vicente Tejedo, the recently appointed Regional Secretary for Agriculture, expressed his concern to the press, stating: "We are suffering from a more than evident problem of lack of rain. "We have been warning for months about the drought and all the consequences it is having." He further highlighted the dire situation for agriculture, saying: "Livestock need feed because there is no pasture, and also tanks of water because the ponds are dry.
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Read our Privacy Policy These emergency measures were implemented last Friday and are anticipated to remain in effect until at least the following Tuesday. As Spain braces for soaring temperatures that could hit a blistering 44C this summer, concerns are mounting over the health of tourists unaccustomed to such extreme heat. Authorities are calling for responsible behaviour amidst these challenging conditions.
UK residents planning trips to Spain can find up-to-date travel advice on the Government's official website..
