Scientists have issued a stark warning that Europe is on the verge of a catastrophic drought as groundwater reserves continue to dry up.
According to the experts, during the summer months of 2018 and 2019, there was a major water shortage in Central Europe. Over the past four or five years, there has been no notable rise in these groundwater levels - meaning they remain at a low level.
The severe drought is damaging natural habitats, affecting agriculture, and creating major energy shortages, a new study reveals. The effects of this prolonged drought were seen across Europe during the summer of 2022, as dry riverbeds and the slow disappearance of stagnant waters severely impacted both nature and people.
