Editorial: La Vanguardia

• Drought is a recurring phenomenon in Catalonia, with internal basins experiencing the worst drought since 1916.
• Necessary hydraulic infrastructures were not established in time, which has worsened the situation.
• This phenomenon negatively affects various industries including residential, agricultural, industrial, tourism and sports.
• The projections about the decrease in precipitation for mid-century are occurring earlier than expected.
• Water from Sagunt (Valencia) ships is a very limited, expensive and unsustainable solution.
• A 1968 project proposes that the definitive solution to water supply involves using water from the Ebro.
• This project has been rejected by the current president, Aragonès, who proposes the use of new desalination plants and regenerated waters.

Conclusion: A lack of preparation and foresight for drought events in Catalonia have left the region vulnerable to water scarcity. Both immediate and long-term solutions, such as using the Ebro and implementing new technologies, must be considered to ensure water sustainability.

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