Italy's longest river, the Po, is facing severe stress as extreme heat and prolonged drought drive water levels dangerously low. In some areas, seawater is pushing upstream, threatening farmland, ecosystems, and freshwater supplies. The Po River is a crucial source of water for agriculture, industry, and millions of people, making its decline a growing national concern.


Europe heatwave: Italy's mighty Po River shrinks as drought crisis deepens 

With water levels at record low in some areas never seen before, river beds are up for exploration. The drought in Texas has dried up a river that flows right through a Dinosaur valley park with close to no water, tracks from around 113 million years old have been discovered.

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A severe drought has gripped Northern Italy. A drone video showed the bottom of the rocky shore of Lake Garda emerging in Sirmione.

Bottom of rocky shore of Lake Garda emerges as severe drought grips Northern Italy

Climate change is affecting several countries and amid this Italy has declared a state of emergency for areas surrounding the river Po in Northern Italy. This region accounts for at least one-third of the country's agricultural produce, however its suffering from the worst drought in 70 years.

WION Climate Tracker | Italy declares state of emergency due to record drought

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Europe heatwave: Italy's mighty Po River shrinks as drought crisis deepens

WION Climate Tracker | US drought uncovers dinosaur tracks | Unexploded bombs found in Po river

Bottom of rocky shore of Lake Garda emerges as severe drought grips Northern Italy

WION Climate Tracker | Italy declares state of emergency due to record drought