Snow cannons spray water on Valtellina tourists

(ANSA) - ROME, AUG 14 - Snow cannons are now being used to spray water on tourists hiking or biking in the Valtellina as Italy's heatwave also hits mountain areas.
    The order to turn the cannons to refreshing use was given by the local ski-lift chief at Aprica near Sondrio, Domenico Cioccarelli.
    He said the free service had been "greatly appreciated" by cyclists, hikers and other tourists. (ANSA).