New satellite images reveal Europe’s rivers are disappearing due to drought

Drought conditions have intensified across Central and Western Europe, affecting about half of the continent’s land area, with southern England, northern Italy, and parts of Central Europe among the hardest hit. Major rivers, including the Loire, Po, Rhine, and Danube, have reached record-low water levels, disrupting navigation and agriculture. Satellite imagery reveals significant changes in vegetation health and soil moisture, particularly in France and Germany, as regions face severe hydrological stress.

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