In June 2025, a severe drought hit Canada, which caused significant damage. The 4 provinces most affected were British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Compared to other years, according to some specialists, the temperature was hotter and the humidity was higher than in previous years. They observed that it was 5 degres celicius higher this summer. This fact made the lack of rain more serious.
The climate changed significantly between June and August, resulting in varied consequences across the entire country. This year, some provinces had 50 to 70 mm less rain than in previous years.
British Columbia had difficulties with their agriculture in its prairies; some agricultural experts had challenges with their fields.
Reduced water affects fruit sizes, production, and quality. Therefore, they must sell them at a higher price than normal because they are more concentrated in sugar. There is more sugar because they are smaller; there is less space for the sugar to dilute. Also, the demand is higher because they produce less. This, in fact, is offer and demand.
Specialists recently confirmed that fruit size has decreased by 20-30 %. ” Every year, my family and I go apple picking; this year, I noticed that the apples were smaller and less juicy”, said Léa-Maude, 12 years old.
The lack of rain also affects insects and the aquatic life for various reasons. There is less oxygen in the water because of the temperature—the bigger fish have difficulties breathing because it takes much more effort. Because of that, they die faster than normal.
Salmon are becoming more stressed by changing temperatures. When they arrived in the Saint Laurent River, the small fish were unable to eat because they were too small. Because of that, the salmon are smaller and fewer; they need to sell them at a higher price.
Bees are also affected by this because flowers need a lot of water. There were fewer of them, so the pollen production decreased. The nectar they produce then has less protein, and they make less of it. Bees now have difficulties surviving because the work is harder with these conditions.
In summary, the lack of rain affects many aspects of life and people.
