Povodí Vltavy

Severe drought and water scarcity in Czech reservoirs

8 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brno Reservoir boat season ends early due to drought

The severe hydrological drought in the Czech Republic has triggered emergency water management measures across the Vltava and Labe river basins. In South Bohemia, authorities have declared a drought state, reducing the o

Central Europe water crisis: infrastructure and agriculture

35 clusters · 174 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic implements water management and flood protection measures

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 of a “new climate re

European heatwave, drought, and logistics crisis intensifies

1072 clusters · 4971 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Czech agricultural yields decline due to drought

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.

Slapy Reservoir water level decline and species rescue

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Slapy Reservoir water levels drop, exposing waste and debris

Extreme water shortages at the Slapy Reservoir in the Czech Republic have triggered large-scale rescue operations to protect aquatic life. To maintain water flow for Prague and other cities along the Vltava River, water

Czech Republic water security and nature restoration

8 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic water reservoirs face critical level drops

The Czech Republic is facing escalating water security challenges driven by prolonged droughts and shifting precipitation patterns. In South Bohemia, the Husinec reservoir reached a critical state in late 2026, with capa

Czech drought persists; restoration plans proposed

10 clusters · 49 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Czech Republic proposes National Nature Restoration Plan

The drought that first crippled Czech water supplies in 2023 re‑emerged in August 2026, leaving several villages without tap water and forcing the use of tankers in the Brno region. While the shortage extends across Cent

Lipno reservoir water level depletion and service suspension

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Lipno Dam capacity drops to 50 percent amid Czech drought

The Lipno reservoir in the Czech Republic has experienced significant hydrological drought, leading to low water levels and necessary management adjustments. In late August, water outflow stabilized at a minimum of 6 m3/