Prolonged drought and record temperatures have critical impact in the Mediterranean
According to a report by the European Commission's Joint Research Center (JRC), events caused by climate change have affected Europe for more than two years and northern Africa for six years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth. Long-lasting, above-average temperatures, warm spells and poor precipitation have led to severe drought conditions in for example in Southern Italy, Southern Spain and Malta.
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Date: 18 Mar 2024