Italy declared a state of emergency Monday in five northern regions that are most affected by drought. The Cabinet, convened under Prime Minister Mario Draghi, decided to issue emergency decrees for Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Lombardy, Piedmont and Veneto, reflecting droughts in the Po River and eastern Alpine basins. JUST IN - Italy declares state of emergency in 5 northern regions amid the worst drought in 70 years. — Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) ...