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In parched Hungary, volunteers build their own dams to hold onto vanishing water

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Hungary experiences worst drought in 126 years in 2026

Hungary has recorded its most severe drought in 126 years in 2026, according to national weather service HungaroMet, with the country also experiencing its driest summer since 1901. The extreme conditions have prompted volunteers and forest workers to build makeshift dams to capture scarce water runoff.

Oct 9, 2026·3 sourcesEnvironmental crimeAgricultureWater securityExtreme weather impactsClimate change
Hungary experiences worst drought in 126 years in 2026
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In parched Hungary, volunteers build their own dams to hold onto vanishing water