Switzerland helps out as Italy’s northern lakes are in crisis.
11 August 2026
Lake Maggiore is suffering from drought and Switzerland is increasing releases from Lake Lugano.
Water is also scarce in Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto and the Marche: this is Italy’s new emergency.
Water is also scarce in Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto and the Marche: this is Italy’s new emergency.