Is Europe ready for 50 degree heat and waterlessness?
The European drought of 2025 is already reshaping the continent’s environmental and economic landscape, and it may only be the beginning.
According to the Drought in Europe – April 2025 report released by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), a combination of low precipitation and higher-than-average temperatures since January has significantly impacted soil moisture, river flows, and regional ecosystems.
The findings, based on data from the European and Global Drought Observatories and the Copernicus Emergency Management Service, paint a sobering picture.
From the Rhine in Germany to rivers in the eastern Mediterranean, falling water levels are already affecting agriculture, transportation, and biodiversity.
