Before and after photos show how Europe is drying up in the deadly heatwaves

Europe Climate Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:00:32 GMT Moderate confidence — 65/100

Parts of Europe have been left unrecognisable by the deadly heatwaves, that caused carnage in their paths.
From Italy to Scotland, wildfires have destroyed land and villages, lakes have dried up and farmland left baron by the high temperatures.
On Thursday France, Spain and Greece all battled major wildfires as intense heat, dry vegetation and powerful winds kept much of southern Europe on alert.

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Parts of Europe have been left unrecognisable by the deadly heatwaves, that caused carnage in their paths.
From Italy to Scotland, wildfires have destroyed land and villages, lakes have dried up and farmland left baron by the high temperatures.
On Thursday France, Spain and Greece all battled major wildfires as intense heat, dry vegetation and powerful winds kept much of southern Europe on alert.

Sources: The Independent