Drought and Its Impact on Europe’s Rivers and Lakes
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Current Conditions of Major Rivers
Europe is facing unprecedented drought conditions, significantly affecting its rivers and lakes.
Laying low: The Loire in France has almost disappeared in places.Out on a limb: The Rhine is a popular river cruise, but its future is now in doubt.Facing ruin: Lake Garda is approaching historic lows, giving more land to the likes of Roman Sirmione.Feeling blue: Budapest looks different to locals, but tourists are still enjoying the Danube.An unprecedented disaster: Italy’s Po river is at historical lows, with boats unable to pass in places.Not just Europe: Lake Mead, in Nevada, is at historic lows too.Careful now: The UK landscape is tinder-dry around heritage sites like Stonehenge.From bad to worse: Flash floods often follow drought, as seen in Yellowstone last month.Slim pickings: Boats are having problems on the Elbe river, too.Hidden depths: In Budapest, Margaret Island is getting bigger as water levels plummet.Nowhere to run: The Rhine’s falling water levels are devastating both trade and tourism.
