Climate change worsens European droughts
The study clarifies that human-induced climate change is the primary factor exacerbating the severe drought wave striking Europe. A 1.4°C increase in temperatures since the last century has led to a 7% rise in water vapor retention in the atmosphere for each degree, intensifying soil and river dryness. The results showed that the likelihood of extremely dry soil has increased fivefold in Western Europe and elevenfold in Eastern Europe due to climate change, with an 80% rise in vapor demand, thereby aggravating the crisis. This is because rising temperatures accelerate moisture loss, heightening the risk, frequency, and severity of droughts. Europe is among the fastest continents experiencing global warming, with the recent July recording as the hottest month in the region’s history.
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