Drought and water shortages in Lake Garda: Italy appoints special commissioner. With an area of 370 square kilometres, the country's largest inland body of water has been struggling between Torbole, Bardolino, Sirmione, Desenzano and Limone sul Garda since spring 2022.
The Italian government in Rome has appointed a special commissioner for the fight against drought and drought throughout Italy. The special commissioner is expected to remain in office until the end of the year, although his term of office could be extended by one year.