Drought conditions in Europe have heightened the risk of fires

Combined drought indicator, June 2026

Watch - precipitation deficit

Warning - declining soil moisture

Alert - negative vegetation growth

Watch - precipitation deficit

Warning - declining soil moisture

Alert - negative vegetation growth

Watch - precipitation deficit

Warning - declining soil moisture

Alert - negative vegetation growth

Watch - precipitation deficit

Warning - declining soil moisture

Alert - negative vegetation growth

Watch - precipitation deficit

Warning - declining soil moisture

Alert - negative vegetation growth

Watch - precipitation deficit

Warning - declining soil moisture

Alert - negative vegetation growth

Watch - precipitation deficit

Warning - declining soil moisture

Alert - negative vegetation growth

Watch - precipitation deficit

Warning - declining soil moisture

Alert - negative vegetation growth

Guardian graphic. Source: European Drought Observatory, 21-30 June 2026