😱 Water woes are hitting central and southern Italy hard! With the scorching summer sun beating down, regions like Abruzzo, Apulia, and Sicily are facing a severe water shortage that's got everyone on edge.
According to local authorities and media reports, agricultural water supplies might last only three more weeks! 🚱 That's right, farmers are in a tight spot, and the clock is ticking.
The National Association of the Agricultural Water Board (ANBI) sounded the alarm, stating, \"Three more weeks, and there will be no more water available for agriculture in central and southern Italy.\" 🌾💧
One of the most dramatic examples is the Occhito reservoir, a crucial source for Apulia's farming and drinking water. It has dropped by over 15 million cubic meters in just eight days! 😲
Sicily isn't faring any better. Earlier this month, local authorities even advised tourists to think about alternative destinations due to the water crisis. As of July 26, six out of 29 reservoirs on the island are completely dry. 🏝️🚫💦
Over in Sardinia, dams are holding only 57% of their authorized volume, leading to rationing and water interruptions in several areas. Talk about a summer bummer! 😩
All this is happening just as Italy is gearing up for a record-breaking tourist season, expecting to surpass pre-pandemic levels from 2018 and 2019. Tourism mixed with a water crisis? Not exactly the combo anyone was hoping for. 🧳✈️🚱
Let's hope for some much-needed rain soon! 🌧️🙏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
