- After a summer of extreme heat and scarce rain leading to parched forests and farmland, scientists have warned that Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years.
- In a nutshell, drought refers to a period of drier-than-normal conditions caused by lack of precipitation.
- A drought has begun when soil moisture reaches a level seen in only 20% of years over a long time period.
Drought: What is it and what can we do about it? 24.08.2022
