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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.

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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.

No Comment

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.

My Europe Series

UK farmers' fields dry out amid heatwave and drought

Here is a look at how the UK heatwave is impacting farmers.

Europe News

Desperate for water: European drought crisis in pictures

France, Italy, Spain, Serbia, Hungary and beyond -- this selection of photographs shows the European countries struggling with the shortage of water.

Germany

Rhine river so low cargo ships might not get through, say officials

The Rhine is one of Germany's key water routes for transporting goods, and vessels with bigger drafts might not be able to use the river if levels continue to fall.

France

Salt farmers emerge as reluctant winners of Europe's severe drought

As Europe suffers its most severe drought in decades, one group has emerged as a reluctant winner of the extreme conditions.