Europe's 2026: Record Heat, Drought, and Lowest River Flows Since 1992

Copernicus data confirms 2026 as a year of extreme climate anomalies in Europe: record heat, widespread drought, wildfires, and critically low water levels. River flows hit their lowest since records began in 1992, and surrounding seas reached unprecedented lows. This underscores accelerating climate stress on European water systems and ecosystems, with implications for agriculture, energy, and infrastructure.