Italy Plans to Ask Switzerland for Water to Secure Supplies for Farmlands

Italy plans to seek additional water from Switzerland to support drought-hit farmland, as shortages intensify across parts of the country’s northwest. Regional authorities say they are coordinating with Swiss counterparts to increase water supplied for agricultural irrigation. Farmers have warned that the lack of reliable water threatens crop yields and threatens daily operations, especially where reservoirs and irrigation channels have been strained. Officials are also considering emergency measures to manage drinking water consumption while prioritizing agricultural needs.