GUALBA, Spain (AP) — In the picturesque village of Gualba, located near Barcelona, residents are feeling the devastating effects of a record drought that has plagued many towns in Spain. As the country and the rest of the Mediterranean region continue to grapple with the impacts of climate change, the situation in Gualba serves as a stark reminder of the impending water crisis.
Joan Torrent, a 64-year-old retiree, is among those affected by the drought. Armed with plastic jugs, he makes regular trips into the woods in search of drinking water. There used to be an abundance of springs in Gualba, but now Torrent struggles to find even one. Filling the jugs at a natural spring and hauling them back home has become a routine for him. While he considers this inconvenience minor, he fears that situations like his may become increasingly common in the face of climate change.
