New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought
Summary
Many rivers in Europe are shrinking due to worsening droughts this summer. Satellite images show lower water levels, dry soil, and dying plants in several countries, causing problems for farming, shipping, and water use.Key Facts
- About half of Europe’s land is experiencing drought, with 9% in an alert state.
- Rivers like the Loire (France), Po (Italy), Rhine (Germany), and Danube (Hungary) have reached record-low water levels.
- Satellite images show larger exposed riverbeds with sand and gravel replacing water.
- Surrounding farmland and vegetation are turning brown and dry due to the lack of water.
- The Rhine River’s low levels have stopped some ships from traveling, impacting shipping and tourism.
- The Garonne River in France required early intervention to support water levels for the first time since 1993.
- The Po River basin faces serious pressure on water supply for farming and energy.
- The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the Global Drought Observatory are monitoring these conditions.
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