Keywords: Drought


France unveils €438 million forest investment plan to tackle wildfires and climate risks

The French government is preparing to launch a new national forest strategy backed by €438 million in funding, reinforcing efforts to protect woodlands increasingly threatened by wildfires, drought and the broader impacts of climate change. The initiative, expected to be officially presented on......

France’s earliest grape harvest begins as heat and drought accelerate vine growth

The 2026 grape harvest season has begun earlier than ever recorded in parts of southern France, as persistent heat and drought conditions accelerate the ripening process and push vineyards into an unprecedented timeline. In the Aude department, winemaker Laurent Maynadier began harvesting Muscat petits......

Netherlands raises water shortage alert as drought conditions intensify

The Netherlands has officially raised its national water shortage alert after authorities confirmed that the country has entered a period of actual water scarcity, prompting closer coordination among water management agencies and preparations for additional conservation measures. The decision follows......

France wheat harvest forecast cut by 4% as heatwaves hit 2026 crops

France’s wheat production is expected to decline in 2026 as repeated heatwaves and extreme weather conditions affected crops during the final stages of the growing season, according to initial estimates released by the French Agriculture Ministry. The country’s wheat harvest is projected......

French wine harvest threatened as drought and extreme heat hit vineyards

France's wine industry is facing mounting pressure as prolonged drought and extreme summer temperatures threaten vineyard productivity across several of the country's most renowned wine-producing regions. Producers warn that persistent heat and a lack of rainfall are restricting grape development,......

Six Southern French departments face ‘Very High’ wildfire risk as heatwave intensifies

Six departments in southern France have been placed under a "very high" wildfire danger alert for Wednesday as scorching temperatures, severe drought and strengthening winds combine to create critical fire conditions, according to Météo-France. The highest alert level applies......

Wildfires spread across western united states amid extreme heat and drought conditions

A series of large wildfires has swept across several areas in the western United States, fueled by extreme heat, prolonged drought, and strong winds that have accelerated the spread of flames across vast regions. In the state of Utah, the state forestry and public lands authority reported that several......

Major water supply disruption forces rationing in fes and Meknes

Authorities have introduced water rationing measures in the Moroccan cities of Fes and Meknes following a major disruption in the main water supply system serving the region. The shortage was triggered by a technical failure affecting the water transfer infrastructure linked to the Barrage Idriss Ier.......

Morocco secures €250 million to upgrade drinking water infrastructure

Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has secured financing worth €250 million, equivalent to nearly 2.8 billion Moroccan dirhams, from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize the country's drinking water production infrastructure.......