The European Drought Observatory shared the alarming picture of the continent.
Drought and forest fires around the world have brought global warming back to the top of the agenda.
Vegetation is disappearing due to fires, especially in the European continent.
Drought conditions threaten more than half the continent and the UK this summer as record temperatures from climate change across the continent this summer, according to new research from the European Drought Observatory (EDO).
Water scarcity in continental countries
As France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands face water shortages, riverbeds are drying up across Europe. Adverse weather conditions severely affect energy production, agriculture and river transport.
Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union, “With high temperatures, the risk of fire increases due to the lack of rain and consequent dry vegetation.” made the statement.
Drought warning for EU lands
According to EDO, which examined the data over a 10-day period towards the end of July, 45 percent of EU lands were under drought warning in the middle of the month, while 15 percent were “red alert” and experienced severe water shortages.
There is no mains water in 100 municipalities
Virginijus Sinkevicius, Commissioner for the environment, oceans and fisheries of the European Commission, “Drought has become our summer reality.” said.
According to Axios, 100 municipalities in France do not have mains water. In Germany and France, the level of the Rhine is very low and product transport is under threat. In addition, the Netherlands is facing a water shortage.
Temperatures expected to rise
The UK’s capital, London, is expected to see temperatures of 33 degrees Celsius or higher for four days starting Thursday.
It is predicted that the air temperature will rise above 37 degrees in parts of Spain, Portugal and France.
“The best solution is to revitalize nature”
European Commission official Sinkevicius, pointing to the trend, said, “The best solution to change that is to reinvigorate nature.” he added.