Italy, like many other countries in Europe, is affected by drought.
Parts of the country haven't seen more than sporadic rain for months, and last winter saw 70 percent less snow than usual.
This has led to reduced flows in important rivers such as the Po, which provide water for agriculture.
Sinking two centimeters per day
In an attempt to restore the flows, the authorities have pumped 70 cubic meters per second out of Lake Garda.
But since the end of July, the flow has been somewhat throttled – the sinking water risked affecting the tourism industry.
The lake is now just 32 centimeters from record lows set in 2003 and 2007 and according to Garda Mayor Davide Bendinelli, the lake's depth is dropping by two centimeters a day.
Shocked tourists
Beatrice Masi and her husband visited the lake last year and are surprised by the low water levels.
- We have noticed a big change in the landscape.
We took our usual walk around the lake and saw that the water was suddenly missing, says Beatrice.
See more in the video above.