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Italian island of Sardinia declares state of emergency after persistent drought
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31/07/2024
Sardinia declared a state of emergency on Tuesday, 30 July for reasons of persistent drought and lack of drinking water. The tourist hub has not seen rain in weeks as temperatures continue to rise.
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Sardinia declared a state of emergency due to a persistent drought crippling the island
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and creating a lack of drinking water.
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The tourism hub has not seen rain in weeks as temperatures in the region continue to
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rise with the island expecting to see heat of 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
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The announcement was made by Sardinia's regional council and the provision will remain in force
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until December 31st.
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The president of the autonomous region said extraordinary procedures such as the declaration
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of a state of emergency were necessary to contain the effects of the ongoing water crisis.
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The scarcity of water has been drastically affecting agricultural and industrial activities,
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the tourism sector and the daily lives of Sardinian citizens.
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Italian Senator Marco Meloni has called for long-term strategies to mitigate the effect
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of climate change and drought on Italian islands.
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