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The Worst Europe’s Drought
August 28 , 2022
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- It is being said that never has a European summer been so dry since 1540.
- In 1540, a year-long drought killed tens of thousands of people.
- As per the recent report by the Global Drought Observatory, 47% of Europe now lies in “warning” conditions.
- Moreover, 17% of Europe’s areas show “signs of stress” in vegetation.
- Preliminary data says that the ongoing drought is apparently the worst in at least 500 years.
- The Global Drought Observatory is a part of the European Commission’s Research wing.
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