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Drought-induced natural disasters in Croatia

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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. ~~This assessment depends on whether direct damage exceeds 20% of the municipality’s previous year’s revenue, or if crop yields or property values decrease by at least 30%.~~ 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.

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