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17-Feb-2008
Portugal suffers worst winter drought since 1917
Lisbon - Portugal is suffering its driest winter since
1917, the daily Publico reported Wednesday. Since September,
it has rained only 48 per cent of what was the average
between 1941 and 1998, according to figures given by
the Water Institute. Supplies of drinking water were
ensured, but farmers feared stymied crops, according
to the daily. Neighbouring Spain has also been hit by
a drought, which affects especially the north-eastern
region of Catalonia. The local authorities have prepared
a crisis plan including tanker ships to bring water
to Barcelona.
Source: http://www.earthtimes.org
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