# Drought-induced natural disasters in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drought-induced-natural-disasters-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-09-07T10:36:18.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

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. This declaration was attributed to summer heat and soil water shortages, impacting perennial crops, fishponds, and general agricultural production. Affected parties in this county were required to submit damage claims by September 9, 2026.

On September 7, 2026, the Prefect of Vukovar-Srijem County, Ivan Bosančić, declared a state of natural disaster due to drought affecting the entire county. This follows a period of extreme heat and lack of precipitation between June 1 and August 31, 2026. Field inspections confirmed significant material damage across all cities and municipalities, including Vukovar, Županja, and Gunja. The damage notably affected soybean, corn, sugar beet, sunflower, forage plants, vegetables, and fruit. In the municipality of Gunja, the deadline for submitting damage reports is September 15, 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-07: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vukovar-srijem-county-declares-natural-disaster-due-to-drought

### 2026-09-01: 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/osijek-baranja-county-declares-natural-disaster-due-to-drought

### 2026-08-28: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brodsko-posavska-county-declares-natural-disaster-due-to-drought

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