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Climate change key driver of extreme drought in water scarce Sicily and Sardinia

Sicily and Sardinia, the two largest Italian islands, important centres of agriculture and tourism have suffered from exceptionally low rainfall and very high temperatures over the last 12 months, culminating in extreme drought conditions from May 2024 onwards 

04 September, 2024 | Drought | Europe, Mediterranean

Deadly Mediterranean heatwave would not have occurred without human induced climate change

Mens beach volleyball at the Olympics. A player in red leaps into the air preparing to hit the ball. Another player in yellow on the other side of the year jumps with his hands in the air to block the oncoming shot. Photographers and a crowd on a stand are in the background.

Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and Morocco experienced extreme heat in July 2024, causing at least 23 fatalities, widespread wildfires and bringing public life to a hold.

31 July, 2024 | Heatwave | Africa, Europe, Mediterranean

Interplay of climate change-exacerbated rainfall, exposure and vulnerability led to widespread impacts in the Mediterranean region

A pile of destroyed cars covered in mud from floodwaters sits on the side of the road in Libya.

During the first two weeks of September 2023 torrential rain fell in several countries across the Mediterranean, caused by low-pressure systems forming around a blocking high centred over the Netherlands.

19 September, 2023 | Extreme rainfall | Africa, Europe, Mediterranean

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