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Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that at least 53 percent of Europe experienced droughts in August, the highest level recorded since records began in 2012

The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that at least 53 percent of Europe experienced droughts in August, the highest level recorded since records began in 2012.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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The Copernicus Climate Change Service reports that at least 53 percent of Europe experienced droughts in August, the highest level recorded since records began in 2012.

The development was among the significant health stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to AFP via France 24 on 17 September 2025.

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