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Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens

Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

Climate change is intensifying heat and contributing to longer dry periods, but experts say Hungary’s water-management system has also made the country more vulnerable.

Last updated: 11 minutes ago At Lake Velence, Hungary’s third-largest lake, the water level at Agárd fell to around 20 centimetres on 16 August.

The shallow, warm water has forced swimming beaches to close and made boating increasingly difficult.

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