北欧经历了严重干旱,影响作物,促使及早灌溉。 Northern Europe experiences severe drought, affecting crops and prompting early irrigation.

北欧正面临数十年来最严重的干旱,影响到苏格兰、荷兰、法国、比利时和德国等国的农民。 Northern Europe is facing its worst drought in decades, impacting farmers in countries like Scotland, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and Germany. 降雨量比以往低,使小麦、玉米和大麦等作物发育迟缓,一些农民开始更早灌溉。 Lower-than-usual rainfall has stunted crops like wheat, corn, and barley, with some farmers starting to irrigate earlier. 这一干燥现象与南欧形成对照,南欧的降雨量是通常降雨量的两倍。 This dry spell contrasts with southern Europe, which has received up to twice the usual rainfall. 专家们呼吁对储水系统进行投资,以减轻未来影响。 Experts are calling for investments in water storage systems to mitigate future impacts.