The European Union voiced concern
about the impact of drought on Italy in a new report Monday.
Italy is facing possible rationing after water levels in rivers
and lakes in the north especially fell by three quarters amid a
chronic lack of rainfall this past year.
The impacts of the drought on northern Italy, France and Spain
"are visible" and "raise concerns for water supply for human
use, agriculture and energy production," said the EU Joint
Research Centre (JRC) in its latest report on droughts in
Europe.
After that of 2022, Europe and the Mediterranean area could
experience another extreme summer this year, according to the
researchers.
The report recommended "careful monitoring and appropriate use
of water, the implementation of targeted sector adaptation
strategies and enhanced cooperation".
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