Italy encounters severe drought cities restricted water use

Italy recently encountered the most serious drought in the past decades. The two cities took the lead in taking water -saving measures to set up restrictions on the living water of residents. According to local media reports, the central government will introduce specific measures to respond to drought on the 4th.

Italy has recently suffered a heat wave attack, and the precipitation is scarce. The longest rivers in the country have fallen into a crisis of water shortage, and the water level has fallen to the lowest level in more than 70 years, and some river sections are broken.

In the northern city, Verona released restrictions on water use measures on the 2nd, requiring that drinking water can only be used for "personal cleaning, hygiene and other family use". From 6:00 to 21:00 daily, local residents must not use drinking cars, poured gardens or injecting swimming pools. In other times, residents can voluntarily saving water.

This restriction will last until August 31, and offenders will face a fine of up to 500 euros (about 3494 yuan).

Similar measures in Pisa, located in Tuscan regions, stipulated that drinking water can only be used for family activities. This measure is scheduled to take effect on the 11th.

In this drought, it was particularly affected in northern Italy. It has been used in many places to provide water for several weeks. Milan and other cities have closed large fountains. Some districts require the central government to announce an emergency state in the country to get financial subsidies and civil defense department support.

Italian media quoted Prime Minister Mario Delagi that the central government would introduce measures as early as the 4th to launch an emergency assistance plan for the worst area affected by drought. 【Xinhua News Agency Weishe Draft】

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