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WORLDAug 21 · 05:06 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy JUSTIN SPIKE, Associated Press

Hungary drained its waters for generations. Now drought is exposing the cost

Lake Velence is experiencing record low water levels, reflecting a broader water crisis in Hungary linked to prolonged droughts and climate change. Experts point out that over 80% of Hungary's historical wetland loss and the country's extensive network of drainage canals have made it highly vulnerable to drought.

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Lake VelenceplaceHungaryplaceÁrpád SelmecipersonZsuzsanna UjjpersonFriends of the Earth HungaryorganizationNational Meteorological ServiceorganizationOrganization for Economic Cooperationorganizationdroughttopicwetlandstopic
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