Friends of the Earth Hungary

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.

Hungary is facing a severe water crisis exacerbated by prolonged droughts and climate change. Experts note that the country's long-standing practice of draining natural wetlands and land through over 40,000 kilometers of canals has left it especially vulnerable to increasingly frequent droughts.