Europe faces drought threat as climate data shows record heat and low rainfall
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Suddenly it is very hot! According to experts, periods of persistent heat and drought are becoming more frequent. Is the Netherlands well prepared for this or can it do better?
Europe faces drought threat as climate data shows record heat and low rainfall
A dry spring across northwestern Europe coupled with new climate data showing the second-warmest May on record has fueled fears of worsening drought and crop losses.Helena Horton reports for The Guardian.In short:May 2025 was the second-warmest May globally since records began, with temperatures 1.4°C above pre-industrial levels and 0.53°C above the 1991–2020 average.Northwestern and central Europe, along with parts of Russia, Ukraine, and Türki…
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