Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

"Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," says the UK government.

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe  apnews.com

A VIRAL social media post proposing the transfer of water from Scotland to drought-hit areas of south-east England has sparked a fierce online backlash

Multiple UK regions have officially been declared in drought as farmers warn crop damage could trigger higher supermarket prices and even shortages of baking potatoes

"Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," the UK Environment Agency said in its announcement.

People are being asked to avoid rinsing their dishes before putting them in the dishwasher and turn off taps when brushing their teeth

Drought declared across half of England as heatwave threatens water supplies  thenationalnews.com

Just over half of England has been declared in drought after “record-low rain and exceptionally high temperatures,” the U.K. government said Wednesday.

Greater Manchester is currently in the stage before a drought, known as prolonged dry weather

It follows what is set to be the driest July on record, with just seven percent of expected rainfall nationwide.

The Environment Agency has declared a drought across seven areas of southern, eastern and central England.

The Environment Agency has declared a drought across seven areas of southern, eastern and central England.

Environment Agency names seven regions affected by unusually hot and dry weather and shortage of water Half of England is officially in drought, with July set to be the driest on record after winter floods, the Environment Agency has said. The “flash drought” developed quickly because of unusually low rainfall and high

A drought has been declared in half of England after record-low rain and high temperatures.

Experts say immersion in cold water before an ambulance arrives can greatly increase the chances of heat stroke survival and reduce the risk of long-term complications.