The worst drought in 70 years/ Italy declares a state of emergency in five regions

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Italy has declared a state of emergency in five northern regions due to the severe drought that has gripped the country.

Emilia-Romagna, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto will receive €36.5 million in emergency funds to tackle water shortages.

The drought, considered the worst in 70 years, threatens more than 30% of Italy's agricultural production, according to the Coldiretti agricultural union, local media reported.

Some municipalities have already announced water reduction notices.

Italy's government said it may take further measures if the situation does not improve.

Farmers in the Po River Valley say salty seawater is now seeping into the river, destroying crops.

Over the weekend, at least seven people died after being caught in an avalanche triggered by the collapse of a glacier in the northern Italian Alps.

Prime Minister Mario Draghi said that this is "undoubtedly related to global warming". /ET-CNA.al

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