According to Pietro Leone, manager of an agricultural company in Foggia, this winter’s olive harvest is expected to plummet by 50-80% compared to last year due to extreme heat and drought conditions. These severe weather anomalies pose a significant threat to the livelihood of farmers and the future of Italy's renowned olive oil production.
The Capaccio dam, a critical resource for Foggia, is currently at a perilous low, holding only two and a half cubic metres of water against its usual volume of 17 million cubic metres. This remarkable decrease underscores the impact of climate change on water supplies, crucial for irrigation, drinking, and industry.
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