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In drought-hit Sicily, 'water is gold'

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The Italian island of Sicily is grappling with severe drought as a lack of winter rainfall has strained reservoirs. The island, which set a European heat record in 2021 at 48.8 degrees Celsius (119 degrees Fahrenheit), has declared a state of emergency. Dozens of towns rationing water for agricultural and residential use and making supplies available only every other day.

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In drought-hit Sicily, 'water is gold'

AGRIGENTO, Italy (Reuters) – The Italian island of Sicily is grappling with severe drought as a lack of winter rainfall has strained reservoirs and inhabitants are having to stock up on drinking water. The island, which set a European heat record in 2021 at 48.8 degrees Celsius (119 degrees Fahrenheit), has declared a state of […]

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In drought-hit Sicily, 'water is gold'

AGRIGENTO, Italy --- The Italian island of Sicily is grappling with severe drought as a lack of winter rainfall has strained reservoirs and inhabitants are having to stock up on drinking water. The island, which set a European heat record in 2021 at 48.8 degrees Celsius (119 degrees Fahrenheit), has declared a state of emergency, with dozens of towns rationing water for agricultural and residential use and making supplies available only every ot…

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