Greek islands face water crisis as tourist season peaks

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The biggest reservoir on the Greek island of Naxos has dried up, while downstream, sea water has seeped into empty irrigation wells, harming the island's prized potato crop. It comes as the island is set to be flooded with a record number of summer tourists. - REUTERS

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