Italy drought emergency as rivers dry up – Lake Como drops 16cm as 43C wave batters Europe
June 21, 2022
Daily Express says AN URGENT drought emergency has been issued in Italy as Lake Como’s levels drop by 16cm in 72 hours.
Italy drought emergency as rivers dry up – Lake Como drops 16cm as 43C wave batters Europe
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- June 21, 2022
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