Italy's Po River Faces Drought Due to Snow Shortage

Italy's largest river, the Po, is at a dangerously low level due to a lack of snow and rainfall, with flow rates as low as last June. The river is crucial for irrigation, power generation, and tourism, and its low levels are causing concern for those who rely on it. The surrounding Alps have experienced an unusually dry and warm winter, leaving natural and artificial lakes 30% below seasonal average levels. Farmers are investing in precision irrigation to save water during the hottest months of the year, but the region is still set to struggle if the rain doesn't come.