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Europe hit by early spring drought, Germany hardest hit
2025-04-16 13:06:13 / BOTA
Europe is facing an unusual drought for this time of year, seriously endangering agriculture, industry and supply chains.
The most affected countries include Germany, Poland, Ukraine and Spain, while alarms have been raised by the European Drought Observatory.
March saw the highest temperatures ever recorded, while rainfall was absent across much of the continent. Experts warn that the situation is similar to 2018, when Europe was hit by a major drought.
In Germany, more than half the country has been severely affected, with farmland in an alarming state. The Rhine River has fallen to typical summer levels, hampering transport and increasing logistics costs.
Poland and Ukraine, two of the world's largest wheat exporters, are at risk of losing production. This could affect the global food market and drive up prices.
Meanwhile, Belgium is experiencing unusually low rainfall, while in Ukraine forest and field fires are worsening due to dry conditions and military attacks.
In contrast, the Canary Island of Lanzarote has been inundated by rain, highlighting the climate extremes that are affecting the continent.
The European Commission is under pressure to take concrete measures as part of a new water management strategy, due to be presented in June. Europe is being urged to prepare for a future of increasingly unpredictable rainfall.
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