Western regions of Ukraine are suffering from record drought; country could face water shortage In the second half of September, parts of Ukraine may face a significant water shortage. 2 206 27
Critical water shortage and drought threaten western Ukraine: environmental disaster looms in several regions. MAP The water levels in some rivers at the end of August 2026 are causing concern amongst experts. Due to a further drop in water levels, a Level III alert has been declared in certain regions. 6 686 33
50 per cent of Europe is affected by record-breaking drought, - European Commission. PHOTOS Around half of the European Union’s territory has been affected by abnormal heat and record-breaking drought. 3 744 2 Previously in trend: Extreme heat in Europe
Cry when you see me: "Hungry" stones can be seen in Elbe and Rhine riverbeds with marks of years when there were droughts and famines. PHOTOS "Hungry stones" are found in riverbeds in Europe, where the water level has fallen. 26 586 26
No water to be supplied in Crimea before Russia ends its occupation, President’s Envoy Babin says Ukrainian president's Permanent Representative to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea Borys Babin says the water supply from Ukraine to Russian-occupied Crimea will be resumed only after the end of the paenninsula's occupation by the Russian Federation. 20 563 220 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas
Drought in Crimea: occupants declare emergency in two more districts Drought emergency declared in the Dzhankoi and Krasnoperekopsk districts of Russian-occupied Crimea. 22 313 132 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas