VOICED : Sequia en Italia el Vaticano apaga sus fuentes

Italy is experiencing one of its worst droughts, affecting agriculture and even the Vatican. The crisis stems from irresponsible water use in Rome, not from fountains, which aid sewer systems. The current dry season is the second worst in 60 years, with a loss of 20 billion cubic meters of water, equivalent to Lake Como. To prevent ecological disaster in Lazio, water intake from Lake Bracciano has been halted. Water levels have significantly dropped, impacting agriculture and livestock, with losses exceeding 2 billion euros. Ten regions have requested disaster status for tax relief and compensation.

What significant action did the Vatican take in response to the drought?

• Increased water supply to fountains

• Stopped water supply to its fountains

• Built new water reservoirs

• Imported water from neighboring countries

What is the primary cause of the drought in Rome?

• Climate change

• Fountain operations

• Irresponsible water usage

• Excessive rainfall

How much water has Italy lost in the last six months due to the drought?

• 20,000 million cubic meters

• 25,000 million cubic meters

• 15,000 million cubic meters

• 10,000 million cubic meters

What measure was taken to prevent an ecological disaster in Lazio?

• Closed water intake from Lake Bracciano

• Increased water supply from other regions

• Built new dams

• Imported water from abroad

Why have ten Italian regions requested to be declared disaster zones?

• To build new infrastructure

• To receive international aid

• To benefit from tax exemptions and compensation

• To increase tourism