Austria faces driest year on record; Danube levels critically low

A major water study projects 2026 as Austria's driest year since records began, with reduced groundwater and river flows, including the Danube. Agriculture Minister Totschnig warns of potential spring water-use restrictions if winter precipitation remains low. The development signals accelerating climate-driven water stress in Central Europe, with implications for agriculture, energy, and navigation.

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