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Effect of the drought: Old church in Spain reappears

Drought in Spain: A medieval church that has been underwater for four decades has re-emerged from a drying dam. The village of Sant Roma had been underwater since the Catalonian valley, where it is located, was flooded -- only the church's belltower was visible. But, with the drought, which has gripped Spain and forced Barcelona to ship in water, the 11th century church has re-emerged and is attracting hordes of tourists.
Read entire article at Spiegel Online