In 2023, Europe experienced drought-like conditions amid heat waves.
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The Pyrénées-Orientales Department of Southern France officially declared itself at a drought "crisis" level on 10 May. [1] A dry winter limited replenishment of water tables, depleted in the 2022 European drought. Agriculture in France was impacted. [2]
At Lake Garda, where the water level is 70 cm (27 in) lower than average, the Alps reportedly had 63% less snow than usual. [3] As a result of water shortages, rice production has been cut. [4] Canals in Venice dried up. [5]
In Catalonia, the Sau reservoir was reduced to nine per cent of its total capacity. [6] 2023 has been Catalonia's worse drought in decades. [7] The April 2023 heat wave has also exacerbated drought problems. The Fuente de Piedra Lagoon went dry for the first time in 20 years due to the heatwave. [8]
The Doñana National Park was threatened by drought. [9]
Drought warnings were put in place for the summer. [10] It was the driest February since 1993. [11] Scientists said that this increased the drought risk for other regions of England. [12]
It was the wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales. [13] According to South West Water, Devon and Cornwall are experiencing the driest conditions in nearly 90 years. [14] From 25 April 2023, South West Water extended a hosepipe ban to parts of Devon. [15]
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In 2023, Europe experienced drought-like conditions amid heat waves.
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The Pyrénées-Orientales Department of Southern France officially declared itself at a drought "crisis" level on 10 May. [1] A dry winter limited replenishment of water tables, depleted in the 2022 European drought. Agriculture in France was impacted. [2]
At Lake Garda, where the water level is 70 cm (27 in) lower than average, the Alps reportedly had 63% less snow than usual. [3] As a result of water shortages, rice production has been cut. [4] Canals in Venice dried up. [5]
In Catalonia, the Sau reservoir was reduced to nine per cent of its total capacity. [6] 2023 has been Catalonia's worse drought in decades. [7] The April 2023 heat wave has also exacerbated drought problems. The Fuente de Piedra Lagoon went dry for the first time in 20 years due to the heatwave. [8]
The Doñana National Park was threatened by drought. [9]
Drought warnings were put in place for the summer. [10] It was the driest February since 1993. [11] Scientists said that this increased the drought risk for other regions of England. [12]
It was the wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales. [13] According to South West Water, Devon and Cornwall are experiencing the driest conditions in nearly 90 years. [14] From 25 April 2023, South West Water extended a hosepipe ban to parts of Devon. [15]
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