Independent: EU on the brink of natural disaster due to low water table 02:55

The newspaper writes that Europe is on the brink of natural disaster due to severe drought, and the ground waters are drying up. Independent with reference to research scientists.

The scientific journal Geophysical Research Letters published an article describing how a severe drought has destroyed animals’ natural habitats, damaged agriculture, and led to severe energy shortages.

Acute water shortages in Central Europe began to be felt in 2018 and 2019. After that, there was no significant increase in groundwater levels and they remained permanently low. The effects of a prolonged drought became most noticeable in the summer of 2022. Subsequently, the gradual disappearance of dried up river beds and stagnant reservoirs caused many problems for agriculture. In addition, the situation with electricity shortages due to drought has worsened.

Many aquatic species have lost their natural habitats.

“Drying river beds and the gradual disappearance of stagnant waters have greatly affected both nature and people. As a result, the water situation in Europe has become very dangerous in recent years,” he said.

David Beasley, Former Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) declaration In his speech at the World Economic Forum held in Davos, he said that by 2023, agricultural production in Ukraine could be halved.

Also “Lenta.ru” referring to Polish lawmakers WroteThat the situation with the Ukrainian grain supply to Europe is undermining the food security of the European Union.



Source: Gazeta

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