Drought is on going in Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Belgium, Belarus, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Spain, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Nethe
The Drought notification level is Orange.
Many countries across Europe are currently experiencing a significant period of dry weather known as a drought. Experts have issued an 'Orange' alert because the low water levels are starting to affect the environment and farming across the region.
What is a drought? A drought happens when a region goes a long time without enough rain or snow. It usually starts with unusual weather patterns that block clouds from bringing moisture. Over time, the soil dries out, and water levels in rivers, lakes, and underground wells begin to drop much lower than normal.
You can help by using less water at home, like taking shorter showers and turning off the tap while brushing your teeth.
This is a machine-assembled event record, not an official warning. For emergencies follow your national meteorological service and local authorities.
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Disaster alerts sourced from GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) — European Union, CC BY 4.0.
