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Europe drought: 'Billions' needed to compensate losses in France

France's drought has caused meadows to dry up and significantly dented maize yields -- the principal source of food for farm animals, say agricultural groups.

Green News

600-year-old Buddha statues revealed by China’s devastating drought

Low levels in lakes, rivers and reservoirs have led to rolling blackouts and concerns about vital food crops.

Climate

How can we protect French wine from climate change?

Late frosts, extreme heat and historic droughts are pushing French winemakers to the limits. We spoke to Christian Huyghe, the Scientific Director of Agriculture at INRAE to find out more about the future of wine in the climate crisis.

Green News

These are the A-list celebrities accused of violating drought rules

As California struggles to conserve water during a devastating drought, some celebrities have been bending the rules.

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Europe Decoded

This viral photo of the dry Loire riverbed is missing some context

The image shows a tributary near Loireauxence, where the river usually dries in hot summer weather.

World News

Europe faces its worst drought in 500 years, says report

According to the European Drought Observatory, nearly half of the EU's territory falls under the so-called "warning" drought conditions, exhibiting a significant deficit of soil moisture.

China

China declares drought emergency amid record-breaking heatwave

Industrial and agricultural hubs in central China suffer as the drought continues and an estimated one million people in rural areas are expected to face drinking water shortages.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that hit the headlines this week.

Climate

'Spanish Stonehenge' emerges from drought-hit dam

Spains worst drought in decades has led to the emergence of a prehistoric stone circle in a dam whose waterline has receded.

Germany

Shipping traffic briefly halted on Rhine as cargo vessel breaks down

The blockage occurred at a time when ships are already facing record low water levels on the river amid a drought.

Climate

Why are French activists filling golf course holes with cement?

As France faces severe drought, the country's golf courses are escaping water bans. Now, protestors are taking action.

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Drought ravages Iraq's southern marshes

Iraq's swamplands have been battered by three years of drought and low rainfall

France

In pictures: France's battle against catastrophic wildfires

These photographs from the epicentre of the natural disaster reveal the scale of damage after wildfires raging in southwestern France for days.

Travel News

Lake Garda, Italy: Tourists shocked by drought devastation

Italy's largest lake is losing 2 cm of water a day as an unprecedented drought grips the country and much of Europe.

Somalia

Somalia: severe drought puts millions of people at risk of famine

Severe drought has placed millions of people at risk of famine in the horn of Africa. Euronews speaks to Karl Schembri from the Norwegian Refugee Council.

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that hit the headlines this week.

United Kingdom

UK drought: Which areas have warnings after latest alert?

The UK's Environment Agency issued a rare drought alert after a long period of little or no rainfall, and scorching hot summer temperatures.

United Kingdom

UK officially declares drought as millions face hosepipe ban

Millions of people face water usage restrictions in the UK after a drought was officially declared across large parts of the country.

World News

Mass fish die-off in German Polish river worries conservationists

Dead fish have littered the banks of the Oder River in Poland and Germany, prompting conservationists to call on government authorities to investigate.

Climate

Shocking photos show impact of drought on Europe’s life-giving rivers

From the Loire to the Danube, dried-out rivers are jeopardising Europe's trade, transport, energy and wildlife.