#Hrvatske vode

The Ekologija grada association has released disturbing photos and confirmed that the situation on the ground is worse than initially thought. They are demanding an urgent response from institutions.

The water level of the Drava River near Osijek reached a historic low of -194 centimeters on Wednesday morning, breaking the record set just 18 days ago.

The investment is worth 670,000 euros excluding VAT, and the 5,800-meter network should be completed by early next year. Residents say water is more valuable to them than gold.

Low water levels in the Danube and Drava have transformed the landscape of Kopački Rit, with experts warning that forest and vegetation are advancing rapidly. Scientists from the Faculty of Mining, Geology and Petroleum Engineering have been monitoring the park's transformation for years.

Residents of Fajerovec in Gornja Rijeka Municipality have lived without drinking water for years. Mayor Darko Fištrović announces funds for next year, but the problem has persisted for 15 years.

A prolonged heatwave, lack of precipitation, and scarce snowfall in the Alps have led to dramatically low water levels in the Danube, Drava, and Sava rivers. Croatia's water management agency warns of severe consequences for flora and fauna, agriculture, and navigation.

While the mainland braces for more unstable weather, Dalmatia remains in the grip of a heatwave. Drought breaks records on the Danube and Drava, while the Orljava has dropped to just four centimeters.

Despite record-low water levels on the Danube and Drava, public water supply in Croatia is functioning without major difficulties, but more abundant rainfall is necessary for recovery.

Water level at the measuring station drops to four centimeters, and experts warn of the possibility of the riverbed completely drying up without new rainfall.

Although the river level is low, authorities assure that this is typical for the summer months and that there is no threat to the regular supply of drinking water.

Water levels of the Danube, Drava, and Sava hit historic lows, while hydroelectric plants report a drop in production. Croatian Waters and HEP say supply is not yet threatened, but some parts of the country are already introducing conservation measures.

As Croatia enters a new heat wave and the SPEI index shows a worsening water balance, the question resurfaces: why is there no unified official drought warning?

General Director of Croatian Waters Zoran Đuroković warned that the Orljava River near Požega could dry up in the coming days, as air temperatures in Slavonia exceed 38 degrees and water levels of the Drava and other rivers fall to historic lows.

Water levels of the Danube and Drava at historic lows, while the Plitvica River in Varaždin County shows significantly slowed flow. Hrvatske vode warns of possible drying up of the Orljava near Požega.

Historic lows on the Danube and Drava threaten navigation, agriculture, and ecosystems. Hrvatske vode calls for reservoir construction and reduced water supply losses.

While the Danube reveals sunken ships and regional nuclear plants shut down reactors, the Mura and Drava record low but not record-breaking levels. Utility companies expect no disruptions.