2023 European drought

The Pyrénées-Orientales Department of Southern France officially declared itself at a drought "crisis" level on 10 May.^[1] A dry winter limited replenishment of water tables, depleted in the 2022 European drought. Agriculture in France was impacted.^[2]

At Lake Garda, where the water level is 70 cm (27 in) lower than average, the Alps reportedly had 63% less snow than usual.^[3] As a result of water shortages, rice production has been cut.^[4] Canals in Venice dried up.^[5]

In Catalonia, the Sau reservoir was reduced to nine per cent of its total capacity.^[6] 2023 has been Catalonia's worse drought in decades.^[7] The April 2023 heat wave has also exacerbated drought problems. The Fuente de Piedra Lagoon went dry for the first time in 20 years due to the heatwave.^[8]

The Doñana National Park was threatened by drought.^[9]