Heat and drought in Lombardy: Lake Como to save dried-up fields
Del Pero calculates: The reservoirs have accumulated over 130 million cubic meters of water in two months.
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Del Pero calculates: The reservoirs have accumulated over 130 million cubic meters of water in two months. Water level drops dramatically below normal regional assessor Massimo Sertori said: “With this agreement, we should be able to secure sufficient drainage for the main agricultural land in the river basin over the next 15 days.” The crisis did not come as a surprise, Sertori stressed: A snow-poor winter and a dry spring had made the situation predictable. His conclusion: “Despite the severe water crisis in Lombardy, the operators of the Alpine reservoirs only ‘approve’ 4 million cubic meters of water per day for 15 days.” Water is a public good, which is awarded in concession – Drinking water and agriculture should take priority over electricity production.
Furthermore, According to LeccoToday and Giornale di Lecco, the energy companies Enel, A2A and Edison undertake to discharge four million cubic meters of water from their reservoirs into Lake Como every day – over a period of 15 days. Lake Como is a popular holiday destination in Italy. © At the beginning of July 2026, the Region of Lombardy and the operators of the Alpine reservoirs agreed on an emergency agreement. Home World Heat and drought in Lombardy: Lake Como is to save dried up fields as of 24.07.2026, 20:53 Comments Follow us on Google Northern Italy is in a serious water crisis.
In addition, As EspansioneTv reports, the water level fell more than 20 centimeters below hydrometric zero at the end of July – the reference value that marks a normal lake level. According to regional data, the water deficit in the Adda catchment area is over 40 percent compared to the historical average.
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Del Pero calculates: The reservoirs have accumulated over 130 million cubic meters of water in two months.
reliability low1/2 sourcesWater level drops dramatically below normal regional assessor Massimo Sertori said: “With this agreement, we should be able to secure sufficient drainage for the main agricultural land in the river basin over the next 15 days.” The crisis did not come as a surprise, Sertori stressed: A snow-poor winter and a dry spring had made the situation predictable.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHis conclusion: “Despite the severe water crisis in Lombardy, the operators of the Alpine reservoirs only ‘approve’ 4 million cubic meters of water per day for 15 days.” Water is a public good, which is awarded in concession – Drinking water and agriculture should take priority over electricity production.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAccording to LeccoToday and Giornale di Lecco, the energy companies Enel, A2A and Edison undertake to discharge four million cubic meters of water from their reservoirs into Lake Como every day – over a period of 15 days.
reliability low1/2 sourcesLake Como is a popular holiday destination in Italy. © At the beginning of July 2026, the Region of Lombardy and the operators of the Alpine reservoirs agreed on an emergency agreement.
reliability low1/2 sourcesHome World Heat and drought in Lombardy: Lake Como is to save dried up fields as of 24.07.2026, 20:53 Comments Follow us on Google Northern Italy is in a serious water crisis.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAs EspansioneTv reports, the water level fell more than 20 centimeters below hydrometric zero at the end of July – the reference value that marks a normal lake level.
reliability low1/2 sourcesAccording to regional data, the water deficit in the Adda catchment area is over 40 percent compared to the historical average.
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