The Po Basin Authority Observatory confirms the state of “medium” water severity “in the absence of precipitation” despite recent thunderstorms.
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Agriculture and large lakes remain in difficulty, but the alarm for drinking water is growing: numerous municipalities are served by tankers between Veneto, Lombardy, Piedmont, and Marche.
The Observatory also defines the situation of Lake Maggiore as critical, close to the minimum operational limit, while in the Po Delta, the emergency due to saltwater intrusion continues.
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In Lombardy, there are 50 municipalities in difficulty, 17 of which are supplied by tankers. In Marche, there are 32.
Po Basin Authority in eight regions
Among the district’s river basins, that of the Po river, which gives its name to the entire district, is the largest in Italy, with a total area of approximately 70,330 km2 (with international portions 74,310 km2) and a river length of approximately 652 km.
