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Keywords: Drought
French authorities are considering tougher water-use restrictions along the Garonne River as persistent drought conditions continue to strain one of the country's most important waterways. According to Jean-Michel Fabre, president of the Établissement Public Territorial de Bassin de la Garonne,......
Massive wildfires have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate their homes across France and Spain, as firefighters struggle to contain rapidly spreading flames amid extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds. Some of the most severe fires have been reported in southwestern France and......
Firefighters in France are working to contain wildfires threatening areas around Bordeaux, as authorities continue evacuating residents amid a severe summer heatwave and worsening drought conditions. The fires affecting southwestern France have forced local authorities to move increasing numbers of......
A potentially severe El Niño weather event could cause economic losses of between $10 billion and $20 billion across affected African countries and intensify migration pressures, according to the climate chief of the African Development Bank (AfDB). Speaking to Reuters, the bank’s top climate......
Guadeloupe is facing a severe water crisis this summer, with residents experiencing repeated drinking water cuts while authorities also restrict access to some bathing areas due to pollution risks linked to sanitation problems. The French Caribbean territory is dealing with a combination of persistent......
Europe is facing another wave of extreme weather events as intense heat, severe drought conditions and unpredictable storms continue to affect several countries. From devastating wildfires in Spain and France to warnings of powerful hailstorms in the Balkans, authorities are struggling to respond to......
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......
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......
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......