Poland’s Vistula River Plummets to Historic Lows Amid Drought
According to data from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW), the Vistula’s depth at the Warsaw-Bulwary monitoring station has dropped to a mere 19 centimeters—setting a new all-time low and surpassing the previous record of 20 cm from September 2023. Typically, this section of the river averages around 230 cm.
A similar trend is unfolding in Warsaw’s Nadwiślańska district, where recent readings show the river at 49 cm—7 cm below last year’s minimum and significantly under the seasonal norm of roughly 130 cm.
So far this year, the IMGW has issued 50 drought alerts, attributing the crisis to abnormally low rainfall, excessive evaporation, and diminished humidity—all of which are contributing to shrinking rivers and worsening soil dryness.
“The current conditions are alarming,” an IMGW spokesperson said. “The lack of precipitation, high evaporation, and prolonged heat are accelerating water shortages across the country.”
This worsening drought coincides with a broader climate trend across Europe. In recent weeks, countries including France, Spain, the UK, and Poland have endured extreme heat, with temperatures surging past 40°C during late June and early July—triggering widespread weather warnings.
Spanning over 1,000 kilometers from the Silesian highlands to the Baltic Sea, the Vistula is not only Poland’s longest river but also a cornerstone of its ecological, economic, and cultural landscape.
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