Europe faces record heat and reduced river flow
Last year, there was a significant decline in the flow of European rivers such as the Rhine and Danube, reaching their lowest levels since 1992 due to drought and rising temperatures. This placed pressure on irrigation operations, hydroelectric power generation, and increased the risk of wildfires. Summer temperatures soared to their highest levels, with Western Europe recording an average temperature of 21.7°C, an increase of 2.5°C above the 1991–2020 average. This resulted in severe heat stress over 52% of the continent's land area, as well as heatwaves and sharp rises in temperatures, highlighting the impacts of climate change on water and energy security in Europe.
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