Po River choked by algae, Italy battles heat and navigation problems

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: Italy

Environment & Climate

Po River choked by algae, Italy battles heat and navigation problems

On July 15, municipal teams used a backhoe on a barge to remove large vegetation mats from the Po River near the Vittorio Emanuele I bridge, aiming to maintain navigability and recreational use. Rowers continued training despite dense patches. Local rowing coach Roberto Romanini highlighted the changing conditions.

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