Italian cities of Verona and Pisa limit water usage amid drought
July 4, 2022, 10:55 am

Italian cities of Verona and Pisa limit water usage amid drought

Duomo square in Milano, Italy (File photo: Pixabay)

The Anews reported, citing the DPA, Italian cities of Verona and Pisa are restricting water supplies as the country struggles with its worst drought in decades, in decisions taken ahead of federal measures that could follow as soon as Monday (July 4).

It said that the local authorities announced on Saturday (July 2), in the northern city of Verona, tap water can only be used for "domestic purposes, personal cleaning and hygiene.”

Between 6 am to 9 pm (0400-1900 GMT) residents are not allowed to water gardens, allotments or sport fields, wash cars or fill swimming pools. Outside of these hours, people are being asked to voluntarily refrain from using tap water for these purposes.

The measures are in place until August 31, with fines of up to €500 for those found in breach, according to the report.

In the Tuscan city of Pisa, similar rules will take effect on July 11, restricting the usage of drinking water to household activities.

talian cities of Verona and Pisa are restricting water usage as the country struggles with its worst drought in decades, in decisions taken ahead of federal measures that could follow as soon as Monday (July 4) - Photo. Pixabay

Italy has been experiencing high summer temperatures with very little rainfall for some time. The river Po - the country's longest - has dried up in places and is registering its lowest levels in more than 70 years.

Local communities, especially in the north, have been rationing water for weeks, while cities such as Milan have turned off large fountains.

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The report mentioned that several regions have called on Rome to declare a state of emergency to enable further financial aid and civil defence measures.

Prime Minister Mario Draghi has announced that steps could follow as soon as Monday, when the government will take on emergency planning for the worst hit regions.

Source: anews

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