Spring drought breaks old record - | Copernicus warns of extreme weather:
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Drought monitor dark red - | you should consider these agricultural measures: The soils are currently exceptionally dry. Use the remaining moisture wisely and ...
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The red deer needs help - | Regionally limited population exacerbates inbreeding: Inbreeding among red deer is increasing massively. Settlements and traffic ...
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Will the dry weather in June be followed by a storm?: No change in the weather is in sight for the next two weeks - | it will remain dry. However ...
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Image from the original article. Source: The lack of rain this spring could become historic: It has hardly rained in Germany since February. The reason for this is a special weather pattern ...
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Key FactsHistoric Drought in Germany This Spring
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spektrum.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spektrum.de
- Germany is facing the driest spring since 1881, with only 58 liters of rainfall per square meter since March, amounting to less than one-third of the usual total.
- Meteorologists highlight a persistent blocking pattern preventing rain and shaping the weather conditions across Europe.
- The high sunshine duration of 571 hours may set a new record, while wind energy generation remains below average.
- Long-term weather models suggest a hot and dry summer, potentially exacerbating the already critical water situation.
"The sword of Damocles of this blockade continues to hang over us."— Adrian Leyser, meteorologist at the German Weather Service (DWD), discusses the concerning weather situation and its potential implications for the summer.
CDU MP Anna Aeikens: I want to hear, "Agriculture is beautiful": As the youngest CDU member of the Bundestag, agricultural economist and self-employed Anna ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Drought in Germany: Climate change and its consequences: Hardly any rain, dry soils, falling river levels in Germany. What does this mean for agriculture ...
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Key FactsClimate Change Accelerates Drought in Germany
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: deutschlandfunk.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: deutschlandfunk.de
- The increasing dryness in Germany is becoming more evident, threatening harvests and reducing soil moisture.
- An EU study warns that many regions in Europe, including Germany, may face warm and dry conditions for months to come.
- The Federal Association for the Environment and Nature Conservation Germany (BUND) calls for measures to strengthen ecosystems and restore damaged habitats.
- Climate protection measures show initial success, but a complete phase-out of fossil fuels is necessary to further limit global warming.
“Rain in spring is the starting signal for nature”— said Verena Graichen from BUND. If this signal is missing, soils, plants, and animals come under stress too early – with consequences for the entire growing season and biodiversity.
Grain market: USDA expects record harvest - | corn stocks extremely low: The USDA expects record wheat and corn harvests. But corn ending stocks are falling to a ...
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Meteorologists warn: Germany is facing a hot summer: Hardly any rain for weeks, the sun is blazing: some people are already fearing a bad summer of heat ...
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Rain is coming, severe weather is threatening: The weather is now changing in Germany
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Is a hot summer with over 40 degrees imminent? Weather expert Dominik Jung speaks plainly
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When does summer begin: June starts wet - | then the first real heat wave follows
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Do pig farmers have to pay back their coronavirus aid?: The first pig farmers have to pay back up to €100,000 in coronavirus aid. Is this just the tip of the ...
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Grain prices on the verge of a steep rise? - | Grain market could completely turn around
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Weather forecast alarms experts: | "It's like tinder": Germany is drying out: Are severe forest fires imminent? What experts are advising to prevent a ...
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Hunt for the Wolf: Now it's Germany's turn: The EU Parliament approved this yesterday and will soon introduce a lower level of protection for the wolf ...
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German cow meat over €6 - | Negative trend in slaughtering continues: The supply of beef is scarce. Slaughter cattle prices have recently continued to rise ...
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Key FactsThunderstorm Warning Issued Across Much of the UK
May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news.sky.com
- The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, potentially causing flooding and disruptions in parts of the UK.
- The warning is in effect from midday tomorrow to 10 PM, covering almost all of Wales and a significant area in England from the South West to Kent and up to Stoke-on-Trent.
- Some areas may experience up to 50mm of rain in a couple of hours, leading to localized issues and potential flooding.
- Conditions are expected to improve from Tuesday with a return of dry weather and sunshine across the country.
"The heavy nature of these showers [means] there is the potential for minor localised issues and flooding."— Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey explained the risks of thunderstorms and their impact on the weather.
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