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flag Southern and central Europe face severe groundwater loss due to climate change and rising demand, risking droughts through 2026.

flag A new analysis of 22 years of satellite data shows that southern and central Europe, including Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Poland, and parts of the UK, are facing significant groundwater and freshwater depletion. flag Scientists from UCL and partners used gravity measurements to track water loss, finding that climate change is driving longer dry spells and less effective recharge despite stable or slightly increased rainfall. flag Groundwater use rose 6% in the EU from 2000 to 2022, underlining its growing importance amid declining reserves. flag The European Commission has launched a water resilience strategy targeting a 10% efficiency gain by 2030. flag Experts warn of persistent drought risks into 2026 without urgent action.

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