European rivers experienced their lowest summer water levels in over 30 years, according to a report released Friday by the Copernicus Climate Change Service of the European Union. The summer was marked by extreme heatwaves and drought across Europe. By the end of the season, 52 percent of the continent faced very strong heat stress. The findings indicate a significant impact of climate change on European waterways. These record low flows could have severe consequences for agriculture, energy production, and transportation across Europe. Copernicus data highlights the urgent need for mitigation and adaptation strategies to address increasingly frequent and intense droughts.