Thanks to heavy rainfall in recent days, the water level of Lake Garda is at a record high of 135 centimeters above hydrometric zero in Peschiera (Verona). That is 90 centimeters more than a year ago. The drought that affected both the tourist season and irrigation in the Mantua area appears to have been averted, L’Arena daily reported on Monday.
A similar high was recorded on February 23, 1997. At 101.4 percent, the lake’s fill is almost exceptional for this time of year. The level has remained stable in recent weeks (between plus 125 and plus 130 centimeters since the beginning of this year), partly thanks to the management of the drains.
“We have to be careful with water reserves”
“The real challenge for the future will be to exploit synergies and maintain our ecosystem in a state that guarantees the quality of life needed for the future. We will have to be careful with our water resources,” said Filippo Gavazzoni, vice-president of the Association of Municipalities of Lake Garda.
Last summer, the level of Lake Garda and the large northern Italian lakes fell to record lows. Italy experienced one of the hottest summers since measurements began.
Source: Krone
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