Climate change is exacerbating floods and droughts and reducing water quality, posing an increasing threat to people’s health.
This is according to a report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
The Copenhagen-based EU agency called for swift action and better coordination between governments and authorities to limit or avoid health risks.
According to the report, one in eight Europeans already live in areas that are potentially susceptible to river flooding.
Elderly people, children, people in poor health, lower-income groups, farmers, and rescue workers are the most affected by floods, droughts, forest fires, or waterborne diseases and pathogens, according to the report.
