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Images from across the Northern Hemisphere reveal the impact of severe drought and water shortages, but it is especially stark in Europe.
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Lakes and rivers in Germany, Italy, France, Spain, China and US run dry as drought and water shortages grip Northern Hemisphere - ABC News
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