WORLD Europe facing worst drought in 500 years: von der Leyen

WORLD

Europe facing worst drought in 500 years: von der Leyen

CGTN

21:37, March 22, 2023

Photo taken on Aug. 13, 2022 shows a view of the lawn in Parliament Square in London, Britain. (Photo: Xinhua)

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in a video message at the UN Water Conference on Wednesday, said that Europe is facing its worst drought in 500 years.

"With climate pressures intensifying, access to fresh water becomes an increasing challenge. On the path we are on, half of the world's population will suffer from acute water stress by 2030," she added.

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