"This heatwave is going to be generally more intense, more widespread and a little longer-lasting than the two we had in July," he added. The combination of scorching temperatures and very low humidity caused water in reservoirs to evaporate at a faster rate, just as consumption was also on the rise, worsening the effects of the long-running drought afflicting Spain

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