Lazio on Monday declared a state of
calamity for drought that has hit the central Italian region and
many others, especially in the north.
Lazio Governor Nicola Zingaretti said the move was aimed at
taking measures such as saving water in all activities starting
with household consumption.
A drought alert has spread from the Po valley, where waters are
three quarters down amid the worst drought in 70 years, to
central rivers like the Arno, the Aniene and the Tiber, which
have half the water they normally do at this time of the year,
officials said last week.
While Lombardy, Piedmont, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna are also set
to request a state of emergency, authorities in the more central
regions are urging a reduction in the use of water for energy
and other purposes.
The Po drought threatens over 30% of the national farm output,
and damage is currently estimated at over two billion euros.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED © Copyright ANSA
