Sicily declares state of emergency amid worst drought in almost 20 years. A lack of winter rainfall after last year’s hot summer has left supplies running low. Experts say it could be the third most serious water crisis ever recorded on the island

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1. Sicily has declared a state of emergency as the region experiences its worst drought in almost 20 years.
   A lack of winter rainfall after last year’s hot summer has left supplies running low. Experts say it could be the third most serious water crisis ever recorded on the island.
   Reservoirs are drying up, water is being rationed and farmers are reporting failed crops.

2. >…third most serious water crisis….

   …so *far.*
   I’m sure the planet is fine

3. Sicilian here. Every summer we get tens if not hundreds of wildfires. We are losing the few remaining forests. Agriculture is almost unsustainable. Towns have to cut water supplies and distribute water only eveey three days or so. Even in winter wee had to cut it sometimes.
   Gotta add that half of our water is wasted in the distribution system as it sucks and for every 2 liters taken from athe resrvoir only somethibg like 1.10 arrive to the utility..