Europe is sweltering through another record-breaking summer of heat, and the consequences are severe. Fierce wildfires are raging across countries including Spain, France and Italy, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee homes and holiday resorts. Many regions — even those accustomed to regular rainfall — are grappling with extreme drought, offering a stark reminder of Europe’s changing climate. Experts say action is needed to make communities more resilient, from strengthening wildfire preparedness and water management to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
00:00 Firefighters battle wildfires in Spain, France, Italy
01:00 Fires threaten homes, livelihoods in Sicily
01:46 DW’s climate reporter Tim Schauenberg
02:07 Economic impact of recent droughts and heatwaves in Europe
04:05 Key findings of a new World Weather Attribution study on climate change
06:05 Possible solutions: Better water management, new farming methods
07:36 Study: Germany is losing water
08:04 Water shortage in Munich
08:30 Germany experiences a dry season
09:24 Water consumption in Germany and other countries
09:53 What is the NIWIS platform?
10:38 Water shortage is the new normal
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