BLUF
A lack of snow and rain is affecting central and southwest France, northern Spain and northern Italy, damaging soils, Venetian canals, rivers, and lakes. In addition, the European water supply is now an issue partly caused by rising average global temperatures.Summary
Christian Edwards and Gabby Gretener writing in CNN, make the following points:
- After its driest period in more than 60 years, France may introduce water restrictions.
- Reduced snow can threaten spring and summer water reserves.
- The French minister for ecological transition warns the country is in a state of alert.
- Spain is massively investing in water management, such as updating irrigation systems.
References
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- How Long Droughts Make Flooding Worse- The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
- Climate and Security in the Indo-Asia Pacific- The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
References from the Web:
- JAN 2023 Satellites watch Europe get hit by most severe winter heatwave ever-Space.com
- JAN 2023 European winter heatwave prompts calls for action on climate change-ABC News
