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Veneto discussed artificial aquifer recharge and removal of sediment from reservoirs at a 20 October meeting with water-management bodies. Regional Arpav data show rainfall in the 2025–26 hydrological year was 23% below the historical average; September rainfall was 19% below reference levels and flows in several rivers remained below average.

At the Vodo di Cadore reservoir, about 500,000 cubic metres of material have been moved, increasing usable capacity by roughly 300,000 cubic metres. Works at the Schener dam and Busche weir were identified as urgent priorities; the region also wants to replenish groundwater by encouraging infiltration in technically suitable locations.