Water Shortage on Capri Island
Tourists with hotel bookings are allowed back to Capri after damage to the aqueduct deprived the island of running water. The local administration is working to secure water supplies.
Key Points
- Capri is a popular Italian destination for foreign tourists.
- Tourists spend an average of four days on the island.
- Tourists from the U.S. make up almost a third of the visitors.
Pros
- Tourists with hotel bookings are being allowed back onto the island.
- Local administration is working to secure water supplies for residents and tourists.
- Efforts are being made to prevent a healthcare emergency.
Cons
- Residents were left without water due to burst pipes in the mainland town of Castellammare di Stabia.