Italy’s Po river runs low as drought threatens farms and water supplies
Officials warn that heat and low water are accelerating algae and invasive species, disrupting navigation and recreation.
Last updated: 48 minutes ago At the confluence with the Ticino, boats now sit in shallow, muddy water surrounded by sand, algae and exposed gravel banks.
Further downstream, near Parma, tributaries and irrigation canals serving intensive fruit and vegetable farming are also running low.
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