Spain is currently experiencing a major drought due to sweltering temperatures that have exceeded 40 degrees on several days this month teamed with low precipitation.
As a result, beach-goers in Spain have been warned that beach showers are being turned off across the country.
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Costa del Sol council chiefs are turning them off in the height of summer and from today, Monday August 1, beach showers will be shut in three municipalities - Rincon de la Victoria, Velez-Malaga and Algarrobo.
The mayor of Velez-Malaga, Antonio Moreno Ferrer, made a statement regarding the move.
He said: "It’s not an easy decision to take at the height of summer with our beaches full of locals and visitors and we’re sorry for the inconvenience this can cause.
"But we’re facing a critical situation and any measure that can help to lessen the effects of the drought has to be adopted, starting with local councils setting an example.
"We know this measure is unpopular but it’s extremely necessary."
A reservoir in La Vinuela north-east of Malaga which supplies 14 municipalities in the area is at just 13.4 percent of its capacity, according to reports.
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