Disorderly scenarios unfold as water scarcity hits Spain, causing panicked shoppers to raid supermarkets
A power outage shocker hits Spain and Portugal, sending households scrambling for water 🧪⚡💦
The unexpected power outage across parts of Spain, Portugal, and southwestern France has left many grocers' water shelves bleak, as families scramble to secure their bathroom essentials. 🛄🚫
Frenzied shoppers were initially seen filling their carts with cheaper bottled water options, followed by a surge in purchases of pricier brands and even sparkling water. 💧💸
In an attempt to prevent dwindling supplies, several supermarkets have opted for a rationing strategy, capping water purchases at five units per customer. "Only 5 bottles of water per customer!" a sign reads in one supermarket aisle. 🛍
- Amidst the chaos, environmental scientists warn that the mass purchasing of bottled water could contribute to climate-change and exacerbate plastic pollution in the environment. 🌅
