Europe heatwave: drought fears in Italy as records tumble around Europe – as it happened

Europe is setting temperature records this week—Germany, Denmark, and Slovakia all hitting new highs in a severe heatwave. Meanwhile, in northern Italy, a different crisis is unfolding. The Po River, Italy's longest waterway, is drying up so dramatically that seawater is pushing inland. According to The Guardian, it's never fallen this low this early in the year. The region is a farming heartland producing milk for Parmesan cheese. As drought fears mount for July, farmers are watching their livelihoods evaporate along with the water.

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