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Agenția de Plăți și Intervenție pentru Agricultură (APIA) a emis o avertizare de ultimă oră pentru producătorii agricoli ale căror culturi sau exploatații au fost afectate de seceta extremă ori de alte fenomene naturale severe. Fermierii au la dispoziție un termen strict de 15 zile lucrătoare pentru a raporta în scris situațiile de forță majoră, nerespectarea acestui interval ducând la respingerea automată a solicitărilor.https://www.infoest.ro/stiri/administrative/Fermierii-lovi%C8%9Bi-de-secet%C4%83-risc%C4%83-s%C4%83-piard%C4%83-subven%C8%9Biile-APIA.htm

„Vara aceasta a fost deosebit de dificilă pentru fermierii din întreaga UE. Seceta și căldura extremă exercită o presiune din ce în ce mai mare asupra culturilor, a furajelor, a animalelor și a veniturilor fermierilor. Monitorizăm îndeaproape și în mod activ evoluțiile, obținând direct de pe teren informații privind impactul”

The article analyzes the devastating periods of heatwaves and drought in European history, focusing on the years 1473, 1540, and 1757, which had tragic consequences on the population, including mass deaths and crop destruction, highlighting how extreme climatic conditions turned the Danube into places where it could be crossed on foot. (translated)

The largest reservoirs in the United States, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, have reached critical levels due to severe drought, threatening both the water supply for 40 million people and electricity production, amid a long-standing dispute between the states that depend on the Colorado River. (translated)

Heatwaves and extreme drought are severely affecting agriculture in Europe, causing significant losses in vegetable and cereal crops, with estimates of a 35% decrease in corn production in France and 60% of agricultural land in Italy being affected, leading to an unprecedented crisis for farmers. (translated)

The great rivers of Europe, such as the Rhine, Danube, and Po, are facing record low levels due to a severe drought, which affects freight transport, industrial production, and the operation of nuclear plants, putting the continent in front of a major ecological and economic crisis. (translated)

Severe drought in Europe has led to a dramatic drop in water levels in the Rhine, reaching historical lows, which has resulted in the relocation of most transport to roads and railways and caused disruptions in industrial production and increased costs for various economic sectors. (translated)

Climatologist Roxana Bojariu warns that Europe is facing devastating effects of climate change, such as extreme heatwaves and droughts, which may occur increasingly earlier, including in the autumn season, and emphasizes the importance of statistical analyses for understanding these phenomena. (translated)

The devastating fires that swept across Europe, fueled by the heatwave and drought, led to the evacuation of thousands of people from various countries such as Croatia, England, and Italy, causing the destruction of thousands of hectares of vegetation and numerous cars, while dozens of people were seriously injured. (translated)

Extreme drought and the decrease in the Danube's water level in the summer of 2026 severely affected the energy systems in Romania, Austria, Hungary, and Germany, leading to the shutdown of the nuclear power plant in Cernavodă and a significant reduction in hydroelectric energy production, while Bulgaria managed to capitalize on this crisis by increasing energy exports. (translated)

The El Niño phenomenon is intensifying and already causing agricultural and climate disasters on three continents, and experts warn that it could lead to record temperatures in 2027, negatively affecting food security and generating an increased number of people affected by hunger. (translated)