2023 european drought
In 2023, Europe has experienced drought-like conditions amid heat waves.

France
The Pyrénées-Orientales Department of Southern France officially declared itself at a drought "crisis" level on the 10th May. A dry winter limited replenishment of water tables, depleted in the 2022 European drought. Agriculture in France has been impacted.

Italy
At Lake Garda, where the water level is 70cm (27in) lower than average, the Alps have reportedly had 63% less snow than usual. As a result of water shortages, rice production has been cut. Canals in Venice dried up.

Spain
In Catalonia, the Sau reservoir has been at 9 per cent of its total capacity. 2023 has been Catalonia's worse drought in decades. 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.The Doñana National Park is being threatened by drought.

United Kingdom
Drought warnings are in place for the summer. It was the driest February since 1993. Scientists said that this increased the drought risk for other regions of England.It was the wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales. According to South West Water, Devon and Cornwall are experiencing the driest conditions in nearly 90 years. From 25 April 2023, South West Water will extend a hosepipe ban to parts of Devon.

See also
Climate change in Europe
1540 European drought
2022 heat waves
2022 European heat waves
2022 European drought
2023 European heat waves
2020–2023 North American drought


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