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Drought in Kopački rit due to low water levels on the Danube and Drava rivers

started August 18, 2026 at 9:48 AM · last changed 10d ago

Summary

A prolonged heat wave and lack of rain have lowered water levels on the Danube and Drava, transforming Kopački rit as areas normally flooded have become meadows and reed beds, with some channels dried up, affecting both tourism and wildlife.

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DUGOTRAJNI toplinski val i izostanak kiše uzrokovali su niske vodostaje Dunava i Drave, što je izravno promijenilo krajolik Kopačkog rita koji se napaja vodom iz

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Severity37

Total — band povišeno (20–39)

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