Italia și Elveția transferă apă din Lacul Lugano în Lacul Maggiore, afectat de secetă, important pentru agricultura din nordul peninsulei

Italy and Switzerland have reached an unusual agreement to address severe drought effects by transferring water from Lake Lugano to Lake Maggiore. This measure comes as Lake Maggiore's water level approaches historical lows, prompting an increase in the Tresa River's flow. The transfer is set for nine days, with a reevaluation planned afterward. The drought significantly impacts agriculture, particularly rice production in northern Italy. While this water transfer is a temporary solution, it highlights the urgent need for sustainable water management amid ongoing drought conditions.