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Large swathes of Europe are experiencing droughts and water shortages.
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One region is experiencing its worst drought for 70 years.
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The riverbed has dried up and people can walk across the mud.
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The declining water level has fully exposed a World War II shipwreck.
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Farmers will also have problems finding water to irrigate their crops.
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Italy's Po Basin Authority said the water shortages are unprecedented.
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Problems are being exacerbated by higher than average temperatures.
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With such high temperatures and with no rain the situation is catastrophic.
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We believe that there will be a drop in wheat productivity by at least 20%.
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The Po Valley will see a 30 to 40% reduction in fruit and vegetable production.
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