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Drought-induced natural disasters in Croatia

Overview

In late August 2026, Brodsko-posavska County officially declared a natural disaster due to drought, affecting 26 municipalities and two cities, including Slavonski Brod and Nova Gradiška. The declaration followed prolonged dry periods and high temperatures through June, July, and August, resulting in material damage to spring and subsequent crops, clover-grass mixtures, fish farming, orchards, and vineyards. By September 1, 2026, Osijek-Baranja County also declared a state of natural disaster due to drought, affecting areas such as Vuka and Donji Miholjac. On September 7, 2026, the Prefect of Vukovar-Srijem County, Ivan Bosančić, declared a state of natural disaster affecting the entire county, with significant damage noted in Vukovar, Županja, and Gunja. In mid-September 2026, the drought declarations expanded to Požeško-slavonska County, covering cities such as Požega, Kutjevo, Lipik, Pakrac, and Pleternica, as well as several municipalities. Additionally, the municipality of Pisarovina declared a state of natural disaster, with a damage reporting deadline of September 23, 2026. On September 18, 2026, Međimurje County Prefect Matija Posavec declared a state of natural disaster affecting three cities—Čakovec, Mursko Središće, and Prelog—and 19 municipalities. The region experienced extreme temperatures exceeding 35°C to 37°C, causing estimated agricultural losses ranging from 30% to over 80%, particularly in vegetable and field crops, forage plants, and orchards. By September 22, 2026, the Municipality of Draganić began collecting data from local farmers to assess if legal criteria for a natural disaster declaration in Karlovac County have been met. On September 23, 2026, the Mayor of Opuzen, Ivan Mataga, submitted a formal request to Dubrovnik-Neretva County to declare a state of natural disaster. On September 27, 2026, Bjelovar-Bilogora County declared a natural disaster affecting four cities and 12 municipalities following a dry spell lasting from May through early September.

Entities

Agency for Payments in Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development · Ministry of Agriculture · Gunja · Vuka · Anđelko Stričak

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Croatia expands drought damage compensation program

    Croatia has expanded its drought compensation program to include nearly all agricultural crops, allocating 20.16 million euros to assist farmers affected by drought conditions.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Drought and heatwaves devastate agriculture across Southeast and Central Europe

    Extreme drought and heatwaves across Croatia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Serbia are devastating crop yields, increasing production costs, and threatening the economic stability of regional farmers.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Varaždin County declares drought natural disaster

    Varaždin County has declared a natural disaster due to drought affecting ten local government units, causing agricultural crop losses exceeding 30 percent in many areas.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Drought causes agricultural damage in Croatia and Slovenia

    Prolonged drought in Croatia and Slovenia has triggered a natural disaster declaration in Bjelovar-Bilogora County and caused significant crop, livestock feed, and vineyard losses.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Opuzen requests natural disaster status due to drought

    Opuzen authorities have requested a state of natural disaster declaration following a drought expected to reduce citrus production by at least 30% in the region.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Draganić Municipality calls for drought damage reports from farmers

    Draganić Municipality is collecting data from farmers regarding drought damage sustained in summer 2026 to evaluate if the region qualifies for an official natural disaster declaration.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Međimurje County declares natural disaster due to drought

    Međimurje County, Croatia, has declared a natural disaster due to drought, with agricultural damages estimated between 30% and 80% following extreme summer heat.

  8. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Croatia declares natural disaster due to drought in multiple regions

    Drought has been declared a natural disaster in parts of Croatia, including Požeško-slavonska County and Pisarovina, causing significant damage to crops, orchards, and vineyards.

  9. [INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
    Vukovar-Srijem County declares natural disaster due to drought

    Vukovar-Srijem County in Croatia has declared a state of natural disaster following a severe drought from June to August 2026, causing significant damage to crops like corn, soy, and sunflowers.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Osijek-Baranja County declares natural disaster due to drought

    Osijek-Baranja County has declared a natural disaster due to drought, affecting agriculture and perennial crops. Affected parties in Vuka and Donji Miholjac must submit damage claims by September 9, 2026.

  11. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Brodsko-posavska County declares natural disaster due to drought

    Brodsko-posavska County Prefect Danijel Marušić has declared a natural disaster due to drought affecting 26 municipalities and two cities, causing significant damage to crops, vineyards, and fish farms.

Sources

034portal.hr · 24sata.hr · agronews.rs · alpinerecreation.com · bbzinfo.hr · bjelovar.live · danas.rs · darda.hr · donjimiholjac.hr · draganic.hr · gunja.hr · hnonline.sk · homeopathic.com · icv.hr · index.hr · karlovacki.hr · klikaj.hr · medjimurski.hr · metkovic-news.com · n1info.hr · nova24tv.si · novilist.hr · opcina-vuka.hr · pakrac.hr · pisarovina.hr · podravski.hr · pozeskivodic.com · prigorski.hr · radio-djakovo.hr · radio-mreznica.hr · radiozupanja.hr · riportal.net.hr · sbonline.net · sib.net.hr · siol.net · slavonski.hr · slovenskenovice.si · undiknas.ac.id · vijesti.hrt.hr · vusz.hr

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