Record drought 2022 in Europe: France’s largest river ceased to exist

Overview of weather and natural events around the World. What is happening in this world: natural disasters on the planet of Earth. The latest news about weather events and disasters. Become a channel sponsor and you will get access to exclusive bonuses. More: The 2022 drought nearly wiped out France’s largest river, the Loire, famous for the hundreds of castles that line its banks. In the upper and middle reaches, the river simply disappeared. Even 100 kilometers from where the Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, the sandbanks now stretch as far as the eye can see. And in some places people can easily cross from one side of the river to another. The Loire has suffered from low water before, but this year’s drought has been the worst in a long time. The Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its majestic castles such as Chambord, Chenonceau and Azay-le-Rideau. The channel presents such we