Severe European drought dries up fish farms and raises desertification fears
Persistent drought and heat across Europe have dried up fish ponds and caused millions in losses. Hungary reports nearly 99% of its land under severe drought, with fish farms suffering heavy casualties. The crisis is prompting countries to consider measures against future extreme weather.
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Hungary's meteorological service reports that nearly all of the country's territory faces severe drought conditions. The agriculture ministry counted 1,588 hectares of dried-out fish ponds, with roughly 280 metric tons of dead fish across 20 farms. Revenue losses reached 1.3 billion forints, about $4.2 million,
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