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Researchers warn of heat impact on Germany's water reserves
The increase in temperatures and the drought of 2026 contributed to worsening water shortages in Germany and Europe, according to joint studies by the German Helmholtz Centre and NASA. Despite higher rainfall in 2024, groundwater reserves experienced a sharp decline due to global warming and increased evaporation. Current data do not yet reflect the impact of the heatwaves expected to occur during the fall. Researchers are monitoring water levels on the surface and beneath the ground to measure the extent of change, with projections indicating that water reserves will continue to decline if temperatures keep rising, threatening the deterioration of essential water sources in Germany.
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