THE great heat of recent weeks has caused serious concern in Italyas the level of the river Po, the largest in the country, has also decreased.
Lombardy Governor Atilio Fontana has already announced that he will ask for his area to be declared a state of emergency. He added that he was in consultation with other parts of northern Italy to make joint demands.
In Piedmont, in seven municipalities a decision was signed which restricts the use of water, while in another 11 municipalities in the greater area of ​​Turin water began to be transported by water trucks to meet the needs.
Environment Minister Roberto Cingolani said a committee of experts would be set up immediately to propose the most appropriate interventions.
At the same time in Tuscany, the level of the river Arno has decreased by 50% compared to June last year, while in Rome the Tiber is “suffering” visibly.
The Italian Agricultural Association Coldiretti, meanwhile, announced that the total damage to farmers this year due to water scarcity is expected to exceed two billion euros.
There is a problem in irrigation for cereals, fruits, vegetables and at the same time the prices for water transport by motor means are prohibitive, due to the increase in the price of energy and fuel.
Coldiretti President Ettore Pradini has called on the Draghi government to approve emergency financial support measures for farmers, and announcements by the technocratic Italian prime minister are expected in the coming days.
A new heat wave is hitting the country
Italy is currently facing the third major heat wave since early May. According to the meteorological forecasts, this great heat is going to last until at least next Wednesday, when the temperature is expected to reach 40 degrees in cities like Bologna and Ferrara.
In Milan and Mantua the mercury is expected to climb to 38 degrees and to 36 in Rome, Florence, and the city of Terni in central Italy.
According to the country’s media, this is the hottest summer, from 2003 (when a historical record was set) until today.
In Milan, where the temperature has already reached 35 degrees, due to the heavy use of air conditioners, power outages began to occur. Many stores, however, limit the interior lighting as much as possible, so as not to increase the temperature even more.
Finally, according to Rai Public Television, this is a completely unusual summer, since in recent weeks, Naples is clearly “baked” much less than the once, traditionally cool Milan.
Source: News Beast
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