BRUSSELS, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 10th Aug, 2026) The extreme heat and drought affecting large parts of Europe this summer could erase ​much of the economic growth expected across ‌the region, Dutch bank Triodos has said in a report. Labour productivity losses alone could cut EU GDP by around 0. 6 percent, while agricultural output is expected ​to fall by 3 percent to 7 percent. "Higher food prices, constrained ​power generation and higher electricity prices, and disruption to roads, ‌rail ⁠and inland waterways add to the damage," Triodos said. Italy, Spain and Belgium also face substantial losses, ​while countries such as Poland, which ​experienced ⁠fewer exceptionally hot days, are expected to be less affected.