After last summer's catastrophe, weeks of dry winter weather have sparked fears that Italy would suffer another drought, with the Alps receiving less than half of their average snowfall, according to experts and environmental organizations.
The warning comes as Venice, where flooding is generally a major problem, experiences exceptionally low tides, making it difficult for gondolas, water taxis, and ambulances to cross parts of the city's iconic canals.
A mixture of reasons is being blamed for the troubles in Venice, including a lack of rain, a high pressure system, a full moon, and sea currents. The Legambiente environmental organisation stated on Monday that Italy's rivers and lakes are severely depleted of water, with the north of the nation receiving special attention.
The Po, Italy's longest river that flows from the Alps in the north-west to the Adriatic, has 61% less water than usual this time of year, according to a statement. Last July, Italy experienced its worst drought in 70 years, declaring a state of emergency in the districts surrounding the Po, which account for nearly one-third of the country's agricultural production.
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