Warning drought conditions slightly expanded in north-eastern Europe and western Russia and persisted in central-eastern Europe.
According to the European Drought Observatory, there is currently a warning drought in Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Hungary, Romania and others. Small areas emerged in France, Italy and western Balkans. Read more: Source
According to Eurostat, in 2024, drought impacted 156.703 square kilometers of EU territory. The 10-year moving average indicates a general increase in the affected area over time. Read more: Eurostat
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