Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes
15 Jul 2026, 15:59 GMT
By editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)
Source URL: http://www.africanews.com/2026/07/15/po-river-choked-by-algae-bloom-as-italy-battles-heat-and-navigability-woes/
Italy is stepping up efforts to clear thick algae from the River Po in Turin after weeks of high temperatures accelerated its spread along the country’s longest river.