A severe drought has rendered tap water undrinkable in several towns along Spain's Costa Blanca, forcing holidaymakers and locals to queue at distribution points for bottled water to cover their basic needs.

People line up for potable water as supplies dwindleamid a severe drought along Spain's Costa Blanca:: Villajoyosa, Spain:: The drought has increased the salinity oftap water in some areas, rendering it unsafe:: Moraira,

Tourists and holidaymakers are being forced to queue for bottled water after a severe drought engulfed the Spanish region of Costa Blanca. The tap water has been rendered undrinkable due to the increased salinity levels and is thought to be caused by mass tourism in the summer months,