Water sector in crisis in Sicilia, with drought affecting six provinces

Last Updated: March 13, 2024

The article explains that there is a state of crisis and emergency in the drinking water sector in the provinces of Agrigento, Caltanissetta, Enna, Messina, Palermo, and Trapani in Sicily until December 31st. The regional government, on a proposal by the President of the Region, Renato Schifani, has appointed Leonardo Santoro as the delegated commissioner to identify and implement necessary measures to overcome the critical phase due to persistent drought conditions in Sicily. The article also mentions that the region has been experiencing below-average precipitation for the past four years, leading to a scarcity of water in reservoirs. The newly appointed commissioner will undertake urgent initiatives such as water-saving actions, coordination with national authorities for urgent interventions related to water scarcity, and the exploration of alternative water resources for drinking purposes.