How the heatwave will affect Europe and double the price! From potato crop to cheese, these effects will happen

Paris, Due to the scorching heat in Europe, people may have to face the double shock of inflation in the coming times. Europeans are already facing an inflationary crisis due to rising fuel prices due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine. EU leaders are constantly trying to find a solution to the energy crisis. But now they will also face the challenge of dealing with the rising prices of things like potatoes and cheese. The current heat wave is believed to be responsible.

According to a news agency Reuters, due to this heat, it is feared to be the worst potato crop in Europe in recent times. This threatens to further increase the prices of many popular food items. While consumers are worried about rising inflation. Record temperatures this year and Europe’s worst drought in 500 years have nearly destroyed the potato crop. According to analysts at the world potato market, the current heatwave could push EU production to the lowest level seen in a similarly drought-hit 2018.

Rising energy and food prices have pushed inflation in the euro area up to 9%. which had not been seen in the last century. Potato yields in France could drop by at least 20% below the 20-year average. Irrigation may have lessened the effects of drought, but the plants have dried up in persistent hot weather. Heat damages both the yield and quality of potatoes. Which may create new headache for potato processing. Similarly, the Belgian potato crop is expected to decline by up to 30 per cent.

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France’s record heat and drought have not spared the pastures of the snow-capped Alps. Where the cows are not getting enough green grass and this is reducing their milk. The total dairy production in the region is 15 per cent lower than last year’s level. Due to this, the possibility of cheese becoming expensive is being feared.

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