'No rain for two years': Northern Greece faces significant water crisis as drought persists
Prolonged drought conditions exacerbated by successive heatwaves this summer have seen northern Greece facing a major water crisis.
Northern Greece is facing a significant water crisis due to prolonged drought conditions exacerbated by successive heatwaves this summer.
Like other areas, it has experienced below-average rainfall for up to three years and drought spots on the map of the region have expanded.
In Greece, the effects include water shortages, dried-up lakes, and even the death of wild horses.
Prolonged drought conditions exacerbated by successive heatwaves this summer have seen northern Greece facing a major water crisis.
Northern Greece is facing a significant water crisis due to prolonged drought conditions exacerbated by successive heatwaves this summer.
Like other areas, it has experienced below-average rainfall for up to three years and drought spots on the map of the region have expanded.
In Greece, the effects include water shortages, dried-up lakes, and even the death of wild horses.
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News type | Inbrief |
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Source of information | Euronews |
Keyword(s) | water scarcity, drought, rain, water management |
Subject(s) | AGRICULTURE , HYDRAULICS - HYDROLOGY , POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT , RISKS AND CLIMATOLOGY |
Geographical coverage | Grèce, |
News date | 29/08/2024 |
Working language(s) | ENGLISH |