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A dead tree is seen near the Ebro river in Mequinenza
18 Feb 2008
Source: Reuters
 
A dead tree is seen near the Ebro river in Mequinenza February 17, 2008. Spain's cabinet on Friday agreed to stem output from reservoirs and transfer water between regions to alleviate the effects of one of the driest winters in memory, but said the population was not at risk. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN)
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