The drought threatens more than 30% of Italy’s agricultural produce, according to agricultural union Coldiretti. Unusually hot weather and low rainfall across winter and spring have compounded water shortages in northern Italy and heightened fears about the effects of climate change. Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions surrounding the Po River amid the worst drought in 70 years. Today the drought has transformed the landscape and significantly affected all activities connected to the river, from the production of tomatoes and watermelons, to farming. Parmesan cheese producers are worried they won’t be able to feed their cows. Why is the globe experiencing drought and floods at the same time ?
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