As Lake Maggiore runs low, Switzerland steps in as Italy faces growing water shortage

Lake Maggiore is suffering from drought, and Switzerland is stepping in to help by increasing water releases from Lake Lugano. Per Euronews, this is part of a growing water crisis across northern Italy—Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, and Marche are all facing severe shortages.

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