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See all EU institutions and bodiesThe European Drought Observatory continuously monitors the development and impact of droughts within Europe and around the world. Above-average temperatures and heatwaves combined with low rainfall are impacting soil moisture and vegetation growth. Seasonal forecasts suggest this will continue, with warmer and slightly drier conditions this summer, particularly in southern Europe. Ongoing droughts lead to critical water shortages and threaten crops.
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