Record heat waves fuel wildfires and extreme drought in Europe
Europe is sweltering through another record-breaking summer of heat, and the consequences are severe. Fierce wildfires are raging across countries including Spain, France and Italy
Europe is sweltering through another record-breaking summer of heat, and the consequences are severe. Fierce wildfires are raging across countries including Spain, France and Italy, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee homes and holiday resorts. Many regions — even those accustomed to regular rainfall — are grappling with extreme drought, offering a stark reminder of Europe's changing climate.
Experts say action is needed to make communities more resilient, from strengthening wildfire preparedness and water management to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. 00:00 Firefighters battle wildfires in Spain, France, Italy 01:00 Fires threaten homes, livelihoods in Sicily 01:46 DW's climate reporter Tim Schauenberg 02:07 Economic
impact of recent droughts and heatwaves in Europe 04:05 Key findings of a new World Weather Attribution study on climate change 06:05 Possible solutions: Better water management, new farming methods 07:36 Study: Germany is losing water 08:04 Water shortage in Munich 08:30 Germany experiences a
dry season 09:24 Water consumption in Germany and other countries 09:53 What is the NIWIS platform? 10:38 Water shortage is the new normal For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe
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