After heatwave, wildfires and drought, Europe has now been battered by powerful storms. France, Italy and Austria have been affected, at least 12 people have died. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: After heatwave, wildfires and drought, powerful storms now batter Europe

Unprecedented drought is afflicting most parts of Europe. 47% of the EU is under drought warning. Crops, power plants, industry and fish populations have been devastated.

WION Climate Tracker: Europe hit by worst drought in 500 years; rivers & reservoirs run dry

Storms have been battering parts of southern and central Europe. France, Italy, Austria all reported casualties caused by heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours.

WION Climate Tracker: Violent storms turn deadly as they tear through Europe

Thousands of fish have mysteriously died in Europe's Oder River. Over 100 tonnes of dead fish have been pulled out so far. Germany has banned bathing, fishing in the river. Poland says it is possible that Oder could have been poisoned. Palki Sharma tells you more

Gravitas: 100 tonnes of dead fish pulled out of Europe's Oder river

In Europe, the fears of a nuclear disaster is growing every day. In focus is the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant which has been at great risks. There has been fresh shelling close to the nuclear plant, both Ukraine and Russia blaming each other.

Zelensky: Zaporizhzhia 'catastrophe' would threaten Europe

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Trending on WION| Europe's historic drought uncovers centuries old macabre warnings

Trending on WION: Europe's historic drought uncovers centuries old macabre warnings

As water levels across Europe's major rivers drop to dangerous levels with the region suffering a historic drought, centuries-old warnings of hardship have emerged in what could be a harbinger of hard times ahead.

'If you see me, weep': Europe's histsoric drought uncovers centuries-old macabre warnings

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine is in the eye of the Ukraine war after Kyiv accused Russia of shelling the plant again. Is Europe staring at a catastrophic nuclear disaster? Molly Gambhir explains.

WION Fineprint | Ukraine nuclear plant standoff stirs Chernobyl memories

An area equivalent to the size of one-fifth of Belgium has been destroyed by fires throughout Europe after a series of scorching heatwaves and a record-breaking drought, which might push the entire continent towards a record-breaking year for wildfire destruction, experts predict.

Raging wildfires might push Europe towards record-breaking destruction, says experts

Europe is facing weeks of breaking temperatures as France with massive droughts, persistent wildfires and successive heat waves sends alarming signs of climate change.

WION Climate Tracker | Europe reels as repeated heatwaves cause chaos, wildfires tear through

IN PICS| 'We're heartbroken, we're exhausted': France battles 'Monster wildfire'

Europe is suffering from prolonged drought and as per experts drought could become continent's worst in 500 years. Major rivers are drying up in Europe.

WION Climate Tracker: Europe suffers from prolonged drought, major rivers drying up

2022 was a record year for wildfires in southwestern Europe. The year is also the fourth-highest in terms of wildfire carbon output globally. Scientists have warned that heatwaves like the recent hot and dry stretch over Western Europe are becoming much more common as a result of man-made climate change.

Climate change in 2022 brings unprecedented fire activity in SW Europe, record wildfire carbon output globally

Britain's energy bill in 2023 is expected to top $5,000, the equivalent of two months' wages. Gas supply disruptions in Europe could trigger power cuts during the winter. Palki Sharma tells you more about Britain's energy crisis.

Gravitas: Britain's energy bill to cost two months' salary

Europe is dealing with a historic drought and almost all of France is now under some level of water restrictions. Water bans are hitting businesses and citizens alike but golf courses in the country are staying green.

Europe: Golf courses stay green amid France drought, owners allowed to water

Europe reels under a scorching summer and one of the continent's major rivers is getting drier with each passing day. Water levels of the Rhine River has fallen dangerously low due to a prolonged drought in Germany which has become a major cause of concern for the people and businesses that depend on it.

Germany: Rhine river water level falls to new low, drops below 40 centimetre threshold

Europe's largest nuclear power plant is now at the centre of the war in Ukraine. The UN has issued a warning. It says the fighting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant could lead to a nuclear disaster. India has called for restraint. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Europe's largest nuclear power plant at the centre of war

France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands are facing water shortages. Riverbeds are drying out across Europe and drought is devastating European landscapes.

WION Climate Tracker: Riverbeds are drying out across Europe

Wine bottles featuring an image of Adolf Hitler on their labels have sparked outrage after it was reported that they were being sold in supermarkets. Eric Njoka brings you the story.

WION Fineprint |Hitler-themed wine for sale in supermarkets sparks outrage

The European Space Agency (ESA) has begun preliminary technical discussions with Elon Musk's SpaceX that could lead to the temporary use of its launchers after the Ukraine conflict blocked Western access to Russia's Soyuz rockets.

Europe eyes Elon Musk's SpaceX to bridge launch gap left by Russia tensions

European rivers run dry as the continent reels under its worst drought in 500 years. Almost 63% of European and British lands are now on drought alert. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets a report on Europe's climate emergency.

Gravitas: Europe faces worst drought in 500 years

The summer season has been extremely harsh in Europe. Series of heat waves led to droughts like never before and today over 60% of Europe is either under drought alert or facing warning.

WION Climate Tracker | Over 64% of Europe faces drought; UK faced driest July in over 20 years

Amid a global pandemic, a war between two nations and a breakdown in the supply chain system resulting in sky-high inflation rates, most countries and their economies are in the doldrums.

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