The dangerous situation in Europe – the worst drought since the 16th century
Europe is currently experiencing its worst drought in 500 years. 17 countries are particularly affected.
Two-thirds of Europe is now experiencing a severe drought, which leads to a combination of diminishing business and economic opportunities.
water shortage
The European Commission notes that the situation is very urgent and that the EU suffers from the following shortcomings due to severe drought, among others:
– Impeding transportation possibilities
Low electricity production
Water shortage
Decreased food production
European Commission calculations show that 47 percent of the European Union is located within the drought-affected region.
Difficult drought is now worse
The severe drought that has affected many regions in Europe since the beginning of the year has worsened, according to the European Drought Observatory, EDO.
The western Mediterranean region is expected to be further negatively affected by the warmer and drier weather until November, according to a France 24 report.
It is about insufficient amounts of precipitation, which is also aggravated by extremely high temperatures.
worst affected countries
The following 17 countries are particularly affected according to the European Commission’s mapping:
Portugal
Spain
France
Italia
Switzerland
Germany
Holland
Belgium
Luxembourg
United kingdom
Ireland
Slovakia
Hungary
Serbia
Romania
Moldova
Ukraine
Because of climate change
The ongoing heat wave and water shortage have created previously unrecorded pressure on water levels across the European Union, says EU Research Commissioner Maria Gabriel.
– Climate change is undoubtedly more and more visible every year, the Commissioner confirms.
Almost all of Europe’s rivers have been affected by drought to varying degrees, according to the new European Commission report.
Stock photos: O. Sushko
Text: Editors
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