Italy faces new drought alert after another dry winter

Italy drought exposes walkway on Lake Garda and Venice canals dry up

The dry winter in Italy follows an exceptional drought last year, triggering a state of emergency for critical agricultural areas surrounding the Po, its longest river. Low tides, little rain and other weather factors are drying up some canals in Venice.

Gondolas left stranded as Venice's canals run dry

Venice’s famous gondoliers have had to limit their movements in recent weeks after water levels in some of the Italian city’s smaller canals dropped because of unusually low tides.

No Romantic Gondola Rides: Venice Canals Dry Up Amid Drought

Some of Venice’s smaller canals have practically dried up due a prolonged spell of low tides, frustrating boat crews and bewildering tourists.

Venice canals are drying up because of a drought in Italy

Boats are docked along a canal during a low tide in Venice, Italy, Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. Some of Venice’s secondary canals have practically dried up lately due a prolonged spell of low tides linked to a lingering high-pressure weather system.Luigi Costantini, Associated Press Drought is hitting Venice hard — really hard. The city is experiencing extremely low tides that are drying up the canals the ancient city relies on for transportation.Wha…

FACT CHECK: Are Venice canals really going dry because of the drought?

Venice’s famous canals are suffering from a lack of water, but how unusual is this and does it really have anything to do with the drought hitting northern Italy?

Italy facing drought alert as Venice canals run dry

Lack of rain in Italy is causing smaller canals to dry up in Venice, as parts of Europe experiencing record-breaking winter drought.