The Italian island of Capri, known for its luxury tourism, faced a severe water shortage due to a burst aqueduct in Castellammare di Stabia, leading to a temporary ban on tourist arrivals.
The Italian island of Capri, known for its luxury tourism, faced a severe water shortage due to a burst aqueduct in Castellammare di Stabia, leading to a temporary ban on tourist arrivals.
After successful efforts to secure water supplies, including water shipments and tankers, and fixing a technical issue preventing water importation from the mainland, the ban was lifted on Saturday evening.
Capri is a popular Italian destination, attracting a large number of tourists during the summer. The average tourist spends four days on the island off the coast of Naples.
The mayor, Paolo Falco, initially described the situation as a "real emergency," with local water tanks running out of supplies. Residents were allowed to collect up to 25 liters of drinking water per household from a supply tanker.
Morning ferries from Naples and Sorrento were turned away during the ban.
After the water shortage became less severe, the mayor announced a less restrictive order, allowing residents, second-home owners, and tourists with hotel bookings back on the island. Hotels were made responsible for ensuring water availability.
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Sources: NBC News, Yahoo News, The Orcasonian, Reformer, U.S. News, Bworld Online, and The Bharat Express News.