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 have
examining 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.
Rome water company ACEA said it would draw off 1,300 litres
per second from the lake in June and July instead of the planned
1,600-1,800, after the lake fell to 13 centimetres below its
hydrometric zero.
Brushfire and forest fire alerts were meanwhile issued in
many parts of the country including Sardinia.
Further to the north, in Emilia Romagna, the regional
government earmarked 1.2 million euros to help ward off forest
fires.
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