More than half of Europe's soils were affected by drought in July, the highest rate since records began in 2012, with severe effects in Eastern Europe.
Delia Niculescu
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In July, 52% of Europe's soils were affected by drought, marking an all-time record since observations began in 2012. Drought was severe in Eastern Europe and the Balkans, with alarming increases in soils on alert, such as Hungary (56%) and Kosovo (43%). Heat waves led to devastating fires. In Western Europe, France recorded 68% of soils affected, while Spain and Portugal remained relatively unscathed.
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Peste jumătate din Europa, cu precădere Balcanii şi zona mediteraneeană, este afectată de secetă din aprilie
Peste jumătate din Europa, cu precădere Balcanii şi zona mediteraneeană, este afectată de secetă din aprilie
Seceta a lovit din aprilie jumătate din Europa. Record depășit 4 luni la rând. Cele mai afectate zone sunt Europa de Est și Balcanii
Peste jumătate dintre solurile Europei și coastele mediteraneene sunt afectate de secetă
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