Italia și Elveția transferă apă din Lacul Lugano în Lacul Maggiore, afectat de secetă

Italy and Switzerland have reached an unusual agreement to mitigate severe drought effects by transferring water from Lake Lugano to Lake Maggiore. This measure follows a significant drop in Lake Maggiore's water levels, which are nearing historical lows. The agreement allows for increased water flow in the Tresa River, connecting the two lakes, with a temporary increase in water release. The drought is severely impacting agriculture in northern Italy, particularly rice cultivation. While this transfer is a temporary emergency solution, it highlights the urgent need for sustainable water management amid ongoing drought conditions.