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Drought warnings were put in place for the summer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=One hot, dry spell away from drought returning this summer, National Drought Group warns |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/one-hot-dry-spell-away-from-drought-returning-this-summer-national-drought-group-warns |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref> It was the driest February since 1993.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Horton |first1=Helena |last2=reporter |first2=Helena Horton Environment |date=2023-03-01 |title=Driest February in England since 1993 signals drought ahead, say experts |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/01/driest-february-england-signals-drought-ahead-experts |access-date=2023-04-04 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Scientists said that this increased the drought risk for other regions of England.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-16 |title=Drought risk to England regions after dry February, scientists warn |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64966953 |access-date=2023-04-04}}</ref>
Drought warnings were put in place for the summer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=One hot, dry spell away from drought returning this summer, National Drought Group warns |url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/one-hot-dry-spell-away-from-drought-returning-this-summer-national-drought-group-warns |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=GOV.UK |language=en}}</ref> It was the driest February since 1993.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Horton |first1=Helena |last2=reporter |first2=Helena Horton Environment |date=2023-03-01 |title=Driest February in England since 1993 signals drought ahead, say experts |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/01/driest-february-england-signals-drought-ahead-experts |access-date=2023-04-04 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> Scientists said that this increased the drought risk for other regions of England.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-03-16 |title=Drought risk to England regions after dry February, scientists warn |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-64966953 |access-date=2023-04-04}}</ref>


It was the wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales |url=https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/march-2023-weather-review |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=Met Office |language=en}}</ref> According to [[South West Water]], [[Devon]] and [[Cornwall]] are experiencing the driest conditions in nearly 90 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-03 |title=Devon and Cornwall still in drought - water firm |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-65156799 |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> From 25 April 2023, [[South West Water]] will extend a [[hosepipe ban]] to parts of [[Devon]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-17 |title=South West Water hosepipe ban to be extended to parts of Devon |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-65300702 |access-date=2023-04-17}}</ref>
It was the wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales |url=https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/press-office/news/weather-and-climate/2023/march-2023-weather-review |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=Met Office |language=en}}</ref> According to [[South West Water]], [[Devon]] and [[Cornwall]] are experiencing the driest conditions in nearly 90 years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-03 |title=Devon and Cornwall still in drought - water firm |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-cornwall-65156799 |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=BBC News |language=en-GB}}</ref> From 25 April 2023, [[South West Water]] extended a [[hosepipe ban]] to parts of [[Devon]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-17 |title=South West Water hosepipe ban to be extended to parts of Devon |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-65300702 |access-date=2023-04-17}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 17:55, 11 May 2024

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

France

The Pyrénées-Orientales Department of Southern France officially declared itself at a drought "crisis" level on 10 May.[1] A dry winter limited replenishment of water tables, depleted in the 2022 European drought. Agriculture in France was been impacted.[2]

Italy

At Lake Garda, where the water level is 70 cm (27 in) lower than average, the Alps reportedly had 63% less snow than usual.[3] As a result of water shortages, rice production has been cut.[4] Canals in Venice dried up.[5]

Spain

The Fuente de Piedra Lagoon is now a salt flat due to the heat.

In Catalonia, the Sau reservoir was reduced to nine per cent of its total capacity.[6] 2023 has been Catalonia's worse drought in decades.[7] 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.[8]

The Doñana National Park was threatened by drought.[9]

United Kingdom

Drought warnings were put in place for the summer.[10] It was the driest February since 1993.[11] Scientists said that this increased the drought risk for other regions of England.[12]

It was the wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales.[13] According to South West Water, Devon and Cornwall are experiencing the driest conditions in nearly 90 years.[14] From 25 April 2023, South West Water extended a hosepipe ban to parts of Devon.[15]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Drought prompts French ban on garden swimming pools - BBC News". 26 May 2023. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ Sandford, Alasdair (22 February 2023). "Europe is experiencing a winter drought: here's what you should know". euronews. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  3. ^ Henley, Jon; Jones, Sam; Giuffrida, Angela; Oltermann, Philip (4 March 2023). "'Very precarious': Europe faces growing water crisis as winter drought worsens". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  4. ^ Boffa, Carlogiovanni (24 March 2023). "Italy to cut rice output as drought looms for second year". Reuters. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Italy drought exposes walkway on Lake Garda and Venice canals dry up". Sky News. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  6. ^ Frost, Rosie (3 April 2023). "How are Europeans preparing for another summer of extreme drought?". euronews. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  7. ^ "Climate change: Catalonia in grip of worst drought in decades". BBC News. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  8. ^ Stuber, Matías (28 April 2023). "Malaga's famous flamingo lagoon dries up". Sur in English. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
  9. ^ "Water wars: meet the guardians of one of Europe's most vital wetlands". The Guardian. 10 August 2023. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  10. ^ "One hot, dry spell away from drought returning this summer, National Drought Group warns". GOV.UK. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  11. ^ Horton, Helena; reporter, Helena Horton Environment (1 March 2023). "Driest February in England since 1993 signals drought ahead, say experts". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Drought risk to England regions after dry February, scientists warn". BBC News. 16 March 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Wettest March in over 40 years for England and Wales". Met Office. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  14. ^ "Devon and Cornwall still in drought - water firm". BBC News. 3 April 2023. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
  15. ^ "South West Water hosepipe ban to be extended to parts of Devon". BBC News. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
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