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![On the far left, small farmer Janez Jambrosic roasts his potatoes in vegetable oil. His harvest was cut in half this year due to the drought [Veronica Snoj/Al Jazeera]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1566-1789646433.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Climate · European UnionEurope faces potato shortage after summer heatwaves
Europe is facing a significant potato shortage following a summer of extreme heat and drought. Harvests are expected to be reduced by millions of tonnes, potentially leading to smaller and more expensive french fries. Financial losses for farmers are also anticipated.
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Climate · United KingdomMet Office to confirm 2026 as UK's hottest summer on record
The UK is expected to be confirmed as having experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to provisional Met Office data. The season saw five heatwaves, while much of England and all of Wales remain in drought.
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ClimateBC restricts water use to protect chinook salmon from drought
A water-restriction order has been issued for the Bessette Creek area in British Columbia's southern Interior, impacting 131 licence holders. The measure aims to protect chinook salmon populations threatened by record low water flows caused by persistent drought conditions.
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Business & EconomyPanama Canal to Limit Ship Transits Due to Drought
The Panama Canal Authority will reduce the number of daily ship transits beginning in September, citing low rainfall and the anticipated effects of a severe El Niño event. This decision reverses a previous commitment not to restrict passage.
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Climate · European UnionHungary's water crisis: Drought exposes cost of draining wetlands
Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with record low water levels at Lake Velence impacting recreation and highlighting the long-term consequences of draining wetlands. Prolonged droughts and climate change are exacerbating the situation, prompting a government pledge to shift water management strategies.
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Climate · European UnionPo River drought leaves Lombardy with half its usual water reserves
The Po River in Lombardy is at its lowest recorded level for August, holding roughly half the water it usually does. The drought has triggered design work on a barrier to stop saltwater intrusion, with costs estimated between 25 and 100 million euros.
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Climate · United KingdomEngland and Wales record driest July on record, UK weather service says
The UK Met Office reported on 3 August 2026 that England and Wales experienced their driest July ever recorded. The provisional data marks a new low in rainfall for the month, though no centre-rated outlet provided further context on causes or impacts.
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