Published 2 years ago

Rice fields dry up as Italy’s drought lingers on

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Italy's largest river is turning into a long stretch of sand due to the lack of rain. Drought stress is the most damaging factor for rice, especially in the early stages of its growth. Milan mayor signs ordinance turning off spigots of public decorative fountains to save water.

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The Independent

Rice fields dry up as Italy's drought lingers on

The worst drought Italy has faced in 70 years is thirsting paddy fields in the river Po valley and jeopardizing the harvest of the premium rice used for risotto

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

Rice fields dry up as Italy's drought lingers on

MORTARA, Italy (AP) — The worst drought Italy has faced in 70 years is thirsting paddy fields in the river Po valley and jeopardizing the harvest of the premium rice used for risotto. Italy's largest river is turning into a long stretch of sand due to the lack of rain, leaving the Lomellina rice flats — nestled between the river Po and the Alps — without the necessary water to flood the paddies.

2 years ago·United States

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abc News

Rice fields dry up as Italy's drought lingers on

The worst drought Italy has faced in 70 years is thirsting paddy fields in the river Po valley and jeopardizing the harvest of the premium rice used for risotto

2 years ago·United States

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The Washington Post

Rice fields dry up as Italy's drought lingers on

The worst drought Italy has faced in 70 years is thirsting paddy fields in the river Po valley and jeopardizing the harvest of the premium rice used for risotto

2 years ago

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KIFI

Rice fields dry up as Italy's drought lingers on - Local News 8

By PAOLO SANTALUCIA Associated PressMORTARA, Italy (AP) — The worst drought Italy has faced in 70 years is thirsting paddy fields in the river Po valley and jeopardizing the harvest of the premium rice used for risotto.Italy’s largest river is turning into a long stretch of sand due to the lack of rain, leaving the Lomellina rice flats — nestled between the river Po and the Alps — without the necessary water to flood the paddies. “Normally this …

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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WPLG

Rice fields dry up as Italy's drought lingers on

The worst drought Italy has faced in 70 years is thirsting paddy fields in the river Po valley and jeopardizing the harvest of the premium rice used for risotto.Italy's largest river is turning into a long stretch of sand due to the lack of rain, leaving the Lomellina rice flats — nestled between the river Po and the Alps — without the necessary water to flood the paddies. “Normally this field is supposed to be flooded with 2 to 5 centimeters (0…

2 years ago·Miami, United States

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