A heat wave that has caused drought
in much of Italy continued in the centre and south on Monday
while many parts of the north were picking up the pieces after
violent storms caused flash floods and landslides on Sunday.
In Rome a technical committee is set to give its opinion on
whether to turn off the drinking water fountains in the capital
due to the shortage.
At the environment ministry, meanwhile, experts will examine
the worrying situation at Lake Bracciano, near Rome.
The lake's level has fallen sharply due to the drought and
because a local water company has been taking more water from it
than usual to meet demand.
Brushfire alerts were issued in many parts of the south as
well as Sardinia.
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