• Home
• Channel: Current Affairs
• Emergency Action Planned for Wildlife as Hungary's Lake Velence Dries Out

Emergency Action Planned for Wildlife as Hungary's Lake Velence Dries Out

• 29 Jul 2026 12:30 PM
• Hungary Around the Clock

Lake Velence’s water level could fall by around 20cm by August, according to government forecasts, leaving parts of the lake fragmented into isolated pools separated by dry land, said Zoltán Orbán, press secretary for the Ministry of the Living Environment.

He said emergency measures are already being considered to limit ecological damage.

The ministry plans to create ecological corridors by cutting through dry sections to allow wildlife to move between remaining pools.

If drought conditions persist, authorities may also begin salvage fishing to prevent large-scale fish deaths.

Officials said a full rehabilitation programme for the lake, including long-term water replenishment, remains in the planning phase, with no final decision yet taken.



MTI Stock Photo

Source: MTI – Hungary’s national news agency since 1881.

*********************************************************************************************

You're very welcome to comment, discuss and enjoy more stories via our Facebook page: 

Facebook.com/XpatLoopNews + via XpatLoop’s groups: Budapest Expats / Expats Hungary

You can subscribe to our newsletter here: XpatLoop.com/Newsletters

Related links

Danube Down to Record Low in Budapest

• How does this content make you feel?
• I love it
• I like it
• I dislike it

• Emergency Action Wildlife Lake Velence Dry Weather

XpatLoop Media Partner

Hungary Around the Clock

Since 1995 Hungary Around the Clock has proven to be one of the most comprehensive sources of daily English-language news about Hungary. It covers ongoing domestic politics and foreign relations, as well as business and economic matters. For a free trial of HATC visit www.hatc.hu and click on 'Free Trial Subscription’.

Explore More Reports

Danube Down to Record Low in Budapest

• 29 Jul 2026 7:00 AM

The Danube river reached its lowest level ever recorded in Budapest on Tuesday, as prolonged hot, dry weather across Central Europe continues to grip the region.



Update: ​​​​​​​World War II Shell Removed Near Margaret Bridge, Road Closures Lifted

• 24 Jul 2026 8:03 AM

The Hungarian Defence Forces' bomb disposal unit told MTI on Friday morning that a World War II shell casing exposed by low water levels at the central pillar of Margaret Bridge has been safely removed, and all road closures have been lifted.



How Hot Was June in Hungary? - 2nd Hottest Ever!

• 3 Jul 2026 2:51 PM

June 2026 was the second hottest June on record in Hungary, marked by an extreme heatwave, the national weather service company HungaroMet said on Friday.



Record-Breaking Heatwave in Hungary Ends With Nationwide Storms

• 2 Jul 2026 9:35 AM

Hungary's recent extreme heatwave finally came to an end as thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong north-westerly winds swept across the country, bringing temperatures down by 8-10°C by Wednesday evening.