The yellow water that has formed in some areas of Lake Garda has caused concern among residents, but the municipal administration of Riva del Garda wanted to reassure the population by explaining that it is simply sand from the Sahara Desert.
This phenomenon is not unusual and was widely expected due to the presence of a cyclone coming from the North Atlantic, which brought warm currents from the desert. The rain collected the desert dust and carried it into the lake, resulting in the yellow coloration of the water.
Although the nature of the phenomenon is well known to experts, to ensure maximum caution, Luca Grazioli, the assessor for urban quality, and a municipal technician conducted an inspection and confirmed that it is indeed sand.
Grazioli explains that this is a completely natural event and poses no risk to health. Furthermore, this phenomenon is not caused by climate change, but rather is relatively common and has occurred in past years. It affects not only Italy but also all of central Europe. It is predicted that the phenomenon will significantly diminish starting tomorrow, Monday.
There is no reason to worry about the yellow coloration of the water in Lake Garda. It is a natural phenomenon related to the presence of sand from the Sahara Desert, which poses no danger to the health of swimmers. The municipal administration of Riva del Garda has reassured the population and confirmed that the phenomenon will diminish in the coming days.
