Italy is suffering its worst drought in 70 years due to heat surges and lack of rain. Many major rivers in the country are facing levels more than half-down, with experts saying agricultural production will be seriously compromised this year.
While Italy has witnessed some heavy rains in recent days in Valle d’Aosta which have slightly improved the situation in northern areas, the country's water observatory ANBI said that the epicentre of the drought has now shifted southwards to central regions.
