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Central Europe drought & heatwave August-September 2026

91 clusters · 340 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany faces 25 billion ton water deficit due to rising temperatures

The heatwave and drought conditions in Central Europe intensified through August 2026, causing record-low water levels across major river systems and widespread infrastructure disruptions. In the Netherlands, rainfall de

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Asian hornet expansion and safety risks across Europe

38 clusters · 108 sources · last updated

Latest: Tyrol uses new thermal method to remove Asian hornet nest

The spread of the invasive Asian hornet (Vespa velutina) continues to expand across Europe, with significant activity in Germany, Austria, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In Germany, the species remains common in s