The current heat wave has caused a severe drought in several regions of Romania, resulting in the drying up of lakes and the destruction of numerous crops. This situation has generated an unprecedented crisis in the country.
In southern Galati County, Romaniathe lack of rain for three consecutive months it has brought Lake Talabasca to the brink of disappearance. The local residents They have expressed their deep concern about this alarming situation, regretting the prolonged absence of precipitation.
A local resident warns: “What is happening is very serious“If no one takes action, this country will become a desert very soon.” This statement reflects the general fear among the population in the face of the growing desertification.
The agricultural crisis It has also hit Romania hard. They wait significant losses in corn and sunflower crops, which has led to Minister of Agriculture to offer compensation to affected farmers.
A crisis that overlaps with the previous one
This new crisis addition to what we already experienced in Julywhen the inhabitants of several regions of Romania faced a serious water shortage. At that time, a rationing system due to prolonged drought and low rainfall.
Residents of at least six Romanian counties, including Constanta, Alba, Dolj, Iasi, Prahova and Gorj, received water rations to survive. The experts reported that water consumption tripled during the hot periodexceeding the capacity of the storage tanks.
The current situation highlights the urgent need to implement measures of adaptation to climate change and sustainable management of water resources in Romania. The authorities and the population face the challenge of finding long term solutions to mitigate the effects of future droughts and protect both agriculture and the drinking water supply.
