Rome fountains run dry as heat wave sparks ‘exceptional’ drought across Italy

‘Rome’s traditional water fountains will be shut off for the first time in more than 140 years as a punishing heat wave continues to affect much of Italy.
The fountains – nicknamed ‘nasoni,’ or big noses for their long nozzles – are a source of relief for residents and tourists alike during the hot summer months, continuously dispensing water on piazzas and street corners.
The water, which is drawn from the volcanic Lake Bracciano to the north of the city, will be stopped Monday.’
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