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With the arrival of a new wave of heat that will bring temperatures above 40°C in many areas of the South and the Islands, the European Union expresses concern for the damage to crops, already compromised by extreme events and drought that have caused losses exceeding 3 billion euros. (translated)

Italy must face a growing water crisis caused by factors such as drought and climate change, and it requires central and strategic governance to reduce water losses and manage water, energy, and agricultural resources in an integrated manner, suggesting the creation of a national steering committee for effective and sustainable water management. (translated)

The summer of 2026 brought heatwaves and droughts that advanced the grape harvest in several Italian wine regions, affecting not only the harvest schedule but also the yields, the balance between sugars and acidity of the grapes, and increasing production costs, with the risk that climate change could jeopardize the sustainability of the wine sector. (translated)

Nord Italia, attenzione. Dalla siccità ai temporali forti il passo sarà molto breve. Già domani una giornata da tenere d'occhio. Nei prossimi giorni il Nord Italia riceverà finalmente piogge importanti, ma bisogna raccontare bene che tipo di pioggia rischia di arrivare. Non parliamo di una pioggia tranquilla, continua e ben distribuita, quella che dopo settimane secche sarebbe la più utile per suoli, fiumi, agricoltura e falde. Il segnale modellistico mostra invece una fase più instabile e perturbata, con accumuli anche abbondanti soprattutto tra Alpi, Prealpi, alte pianure e settori esposti del Nord-Ovest e del Nord-Est. Localmente, dove i fenomeni insisteranno di più, gli accumuli potranno raggiungere anche 120-150 mm. Questo significa che potremo passare in pochi giorni da una condizione siccitosa a rovesci e temporali localmente molto intensi. Quando il terreno è secco, duro e stressato da settimane di caldo, non tutta l’acqua riesce a entrare subito nel suolo. Una parte può scorrere rapidamente in superficie, aumentando il rischio di allagamenti improvvisi, grandinate, colpi di vento e criticità locali. Il Nord ha bisogno di acqua, ma avrebbe bisogno soprattutto di piogge regolari, distribuite e assorbibili. Se invece arriva sotto forma di temporali violenti e concentrati, può aiutare il bilancio idrico solo in parte e creare problemi dove i fenomeni colpiscono con maggiore forza. Le precipitazioni arriveranno già nella giornata di domani e stasera analizzerò la situazione in un successivo post che vi consiglio di seguire con attenzione. #NordItalia #Meteo #Maltempo

The farmers of Alessandria, hit by a severe drought that has reduced the harvest to zero and compromised water resources, are calling for urgent interventions from the Piedmont Region, including measures for the creation of reservoirs that can ensure a water reserve to face future emergencies and support businesses struggling with rising costs. (translated)

Italy, with the largest fleet of Canadair in Europe, uses these amphibious planes to fight increasingly devastating fires caused by high temperatures and drought, allowing them to collect 6,000 liters of water in just 12 seconds and intervening in emergency situations in other European countries, while the creation of a supranational fleet of Canadair is expected by 2027. (translated)

In the last ten days, 450 hectares of forest in Carnia, in Friuli Venezia Giulia, have been destroyed by wildfires that are still active despite recent rains, and the authorities have declared a state of emergency for drought and allocated 1.12 million euros to address the situation. (translated)

European agriculture is in severe crisis due to extreme heat and drought, with significant losses in crops and production, as highlighted by the marked losses in the fruit and vegetable sector in France and the drought affecting about 60% of agricultural land in Italy. (translated)

A huge fire broke out on Friday in the Hautes Fagnes nature reserve, the largest in Belgium, spreading over 30 square kilometers and forcing the evacuation of hundreds of people, while the firefighting operations are complicated by the heat, drought, and the swampy terrain of the area. (translated)

After weeks of extreme heat and drought, Italy is preparing for significant climate change with the arrival of intense thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds starting from August 17, which will bring greater instability and possible disruptions in various regions of the country. (translated)

The water crisis in Italy, particularly in the Po River basin, worsened in 2026, with satellite images highlighting the retreat of water in the pre-Alpine lakes and the expansion of dry areas, leading to extreme drought conditions and serious consequences for agriculture, especially for rice cultivation in the region. (translated)

Europe is experiencing record warming, having increased its temperature by more than double the global average, primarily due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases and the loss of natural cooling mechanisms such as soil moisture, snow, and ice, amplified by drought conditions and high sea temperatures. (translated)

The fire in the Mornese pine forest, which has been burning for over two weeks, raises concerns not only for the ecological loss but also for the lack of media attention and the absence of an adequate prevention and monitoring system, highlighting a cultural problem in the protection of the territory in Italy. (translated)