Capri's Water Crisis Forces Halt on Tourism

The popular Italian island of Capri has temporarily stopped tourists from arriving due to a water supply crisis. The mayor's emergency order aims to safeguard essential services and address hygiene concerns. Supplies from the mainland failed, affecting some areas, and tanks are being sent to assist.

The popular Italian island of Capri is grappling with a severe water crisis, prompting Mayor Paolo Falco to order an immediate halt to tourist arrivals. The emergency, caused by a failure in the mainland water system, has left some areas without water, threatening essential services for thousands of visitors.

Local reservoirs are currently supplying water to most of the island, but the mayor emphasized that without mainland supplies, these reserves could run dry. The order, issued soon after 9 a.m., has resulted in long queues at ticket offices in Naples, as ferries and hydrofoils were sent back, disembarking passengers.

Tanks are expected to arrive to support the island's basic needs, pending restoration of full supply. The island's hygiene and health situation is considered dire, prompting these unprecedented measures to manage the crisis.

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