Officials in Barcelona and northeastern Spain have declared a drought emergency as the region's reservoirs reach record lows. The new restrictions will limit water consumption to 200 litres per person per day, further decreasing to 180 litres in the second phase, and 160 litres in the most severe phase. Citizens will face penalties, such as fines, for violations like car washing and garden watering. The region has suffered from 40 months of below-average rainfall, and the drought is believed to be intensified by climate change.