Drought in Spain
Droughts in Spain mainly happen in the south east. These droughts are usually confined to summer, with hot, dry weather for an extended period. However, droughts can vary in their characteristics. All types of drought cause issues across all sectors, with impacts extending to the ecosystem, agriculture and the economy of the whole country in severe cases of drought. The south east usually suffers most, as it has the lowest average precipitation per year, which is even lower in a drought.
The drought, along with high winds and fallen cables, is being looked at as a prime causal factor in the massive forest fires.[1]
In 2012 Spain experienced the driest period since the 1940s, with rainfall decreased by up to 75%.[1]
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