Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Extreme heat, storms, and water infrastructure crisis

30 clusters · 162 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Slovakia faces water distribution and protection challenges

The drought and extreme weather crisis across Central Europe and the Balkans has intensified, characterized by heatwaves, severe thunderstorms, and prolonged water scarcity. In Slovakia, experts warn that the drought has

UK and Europe face intensifying heatwaves and drought

127 clusters · 1199 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Heatwaves drive economic losses in Switzerland and urban adaptation challenges in Berlin

The UK and Europe continue to face intensifying heatwaves and drought. The UK’s 2026 summer was provisionally recorded as the hottest since 1884, with a mean temperature of 16.5°C. By August, 71.3% of England was in drou

European winter 2026/2027 climate anomaly projections

9 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Central Europe weather forecasts predict extreme summer heat and mild winter

Meteorological projections indicate that the 2026/2027 winter season in Europe may experience atypical and volatile weather patterns. Initial assessments identified that an intensifying Super El Niño in the Pacific, comb

European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1060 clusters · 4937 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Central European agriculture faces massive losses from drought and frost

The 2026 European heatwave and drought crisis has escalated into a widespread agricultural, economic, and logistical emergency. The summer was characterized by record-breaking heat and significant precipitation deficits.

Czech mushroom season improves with recent rainfall

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic mushroom growth improves following increased rainfall

The mushroom foraging season in the Czech Republic continues, though a delayed start was initially noted due to hot summer weather. While yields remain abundant in the Karlovy Vary, Šumava, Krkonoše, and Jeseníky regions

Central Europe weather volatility and seasonal transitions

106 clusters · 576 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Europe weather: Heatwaves in the south and cold fronts in Central Europe

Central European weather patterns continue to fluctuate between extreme heat and unsettled conditions. In Germany, temperatures have faced sharp rises accompanied by warnings for heavy thunderstorms, hail, and strong win

Europe weather shift: drought risks and El Niño concerns

17 clusters · 315 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Weather forecasts predict drought in Bosnia and potential Super El Niño impact

The transition from extreme heat to volatile weather continues across Central, Southeast, and Southern Europe. While previous forecasts indicated potential early snow in mountainous regions like Kopaonik and Golija towar

Norovirus outbreaks in Czech spa towns

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Luhačovice spa reopens to new clients after norovirus outbreak

Multiple spa locations in the Czech Republic have reported norovirus outbreaks causing acute gastrointestinal symptoms, including vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In Jeseník, the Priessnitzovy medicinal spas recor

Czech 2026 grain, rapeseed, wine, and vegetable harvest

13 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Czech winegrowers face lower yields due to drought

In late July 2026, Czech authorities reported that just over half of the cereal area and about two‑thirds of the rapeseed area had been harvested. Yields were projected to be lower than the previous year due to hail, hea

Public health risks in Czechia and Slovakia

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Health authorities warn of autumn tick peak and H3N2 flu shift

Public health officials in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are managing several seasonal biological risks. In the Czech Republic, influenza vaccination schedules for the 2026/2027 season have been adjusted due to product

Central Europe autumn transitions and climate shifts

3 clusters · 59 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Europe and Hungary face rapid warming and agricultural risks

Central Europe is transitioning into the autumn season, marked by shifting weather patterns and long-term climate concerns. In Germany, the North Atlantic Oscillation may lead to a cooler, more unstable autumn, while Swi

Czech Republic drought and water crisis

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Slapy reservoir to supplement Vltava flow for first time due to drought

The extreme drought in the Czech Republic has escalated, with water levels in major reservoirs and river basins reaching critical points. The Orlík Reservoir has seen its lowest inflow in 44 years, while the Vír Reservoi

Czech seasonal transitions

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Czech seasonal transitions: Spiders, wine, and summer fruits

As summer concludes in the Czech Republic, seasonal transitions are occurring in nature and local traditions. The end of August marks the beginning of the spider mating season, with male house spiders frequently entering

Partial lunar eclipse of August 2026

13 clusters · 691 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Lunar eclipse observed across Brazil

A deep partial lunar eclipse occurred between the night of August 27 and the early morning of August 28, 2026. Coinciding with the August full moon, also known as the ‘Sturgeon Moon’, the event saw Earth's umbra cover be