In Sicily, Italy, a severe drought is gripping the region, with lakes dried up and fields parched due to a year almost devoid of rain. Despite the water crisis, tourists visiting Agrigento are still enjoying abundant water resources, with fountains in the archaeological park and hotel pools brimming.
The impact of human-induced climate change has exacerbated the erratic weather patterns in the Mediterranean, leading to longer and more frequent droughts. The local water basin authority has imposed strict water rationing on nearly a million residents, allowing only a few hours of water supply per week.
