Regions across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, along with the eastern Mediterranean, are now experiencing increasingly severe drought conditions, according to the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). In its latest assessment, the European Drought Observatory categorizes these areas under the “warning” level—the second of three stages used to measure drought progression.
So far, regions such as the Iberian Peninsula, southern France, and much of Italy have managed to avoid significant drought impacts. In contrast, areas like Cyprus, Greece, the Balkans, and Turkey have already moved into the most severe “alert” category, indicating critical conditions.
Looking ahead, JRC scientists forecast above-average temperatures across much of Europe through July. While rainfall predictions remain uncertain, some models suggest that parts of northern Europe—including the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Benelux countries—may see drier-than-normal conditions.
Though human activities like poor water management also play a role, climate experts warn that such droughts are expected to become more frequent and intense due to ongoing climate change.













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