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Amount of rainfall in Europe can’t keep up with depleting groundwater levels

One-third of the continent facing drought crisis

July 5, 2023  By Ground Water Canada



Europe – Climate change and rising temperatures have created a major water crisis in Europe with rain not keeping up with the amount of groundwater lost. More than a third of the continent is facing drought, and about 10 per cent is experiencing severe drought. Water restrictions are currently in place in France and Spain. Drought is being experienced in more than 90 per cent of Portugal’s mainland. Yahoo News report | READ MORE


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