The Catalonia environment department says recent heavy rains have eased drought conditions in Barcelona and may help end water restrictions and other emergency measures.
The department says reservoirs for greater Barcelona are at 44 percent of capacity. They had been at 20 percent at the end of March.
The regional department said Tuesday that the rains may lead to easing restrictions affecting Barcelona's fountains, swimming pools and lawns.
Barcelona has been shipping in drinking water this month amid the drought. It also plans a 180 million (US$284 million) pipeline to bring water from the Ebro River while a desalination plant is being built.
