Water restrictions were announced in Catalonia after reservoirs fell close to 16 per cent of their capacity.
The Spanish region of Catalonia has declared a state of emergency as it faces its worst drought on record.
Effective today, residents will be banned from washing their cars and filling up empty swimming pools under a measures brought in to tackle the crisis.
More than six million Catalans will be affected across 200 towns and cities, including the capital Barcelona.
The restrictions were announced after reservoirs fell close to 16 per cent of their capacity.
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