Climate change 'exacerbating' drought across Europe, scientists say
Issued on: 25/07/2026 - 10:58 1 min Reading time Cattle on sand dunes that appeared following a significant drop in the water level of the River Danube near Kelerash, Romania, 18 July. © Inquam Photos / Reuters By: RFI Advertising Read more Numerous European countries are suffering drought conditions this summer. France fears it may have its smallest maize crop in 50 years, while Romania has restricted farmers' access to water for irrigation, the Netherlands declared a water shortage last week and seven Greek islands have declared drought emergencies to preserve water. Climate change was not the cause of the lack of rain in April to June this year, according to analysis by the World Weather Attribution.
- ▪Issued on: 25/07/2026 - 10:58 1 min Reading time Cattle on sand dunes that appeared following a significant drop in the water level of the River Danube near Kelerash, Romania, 18 July. © Inquam Photos / Reuters By: RFI Advertising Read more
- ▪France fears it may have its smallest maize crop in 50 years, while Romania has restricted farmers' access to water for irrigation, the Netherlands declared a water shortage last week and seven Greek islands have declared drought emergenci
- ▪Climate change was not the cause of the lack of rain in April to June this year, according to analysis by the World Weather Attribution.
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Climate change Climate change 'exacerbating' drought across Europe, scientists say Climate change is exacerbating drought in Europe as extreme heat evaporates water supplies, scientists said in a study published this week, with low water levels disrupting shipping, farming and industry in countries including Romania and Greece. Issued on: 25/07/2026 - 10:58 1 min Reading time Cattle on sand dunes that appeared following a significant drop in the water level of the River Danube near Kelerash, Romania, 18 July. © Inquam Photos / Reuters By: RFI Advertising Read more Numerous European countries are suffering drought conditions this summer.
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