Extreme drought in Serbia is not just a heatwave – it’s a disaster hitting the very heart of our nature and agriculture! Water levels in the Danube, Sava, Tisa, and Morava rivers have dropped below low navigation levels, and water temperatures in these rivers have soared up to 26 degrees Celsius, far above the average for this time of year. Yes, you read that right – rivers are drying up, and the water is heating like a boiling pot! This is not just a problem for fish and birds, but for our crops too. Corn, soy, sugar beet, and other crops are already suffering from lack of soil moisture. The Republic Hydrometeorological Institute warns that the situation will worsen, and crop yields could drastically fall.
But wait, there’s more! Serbia has declared a state of emergency in five cities and 11 municipalities due to wildfires caused by this drought and high temperatures. The village of Dubovo was hit the hardest, with dozens of houses burned down. The government has allocated around 2.8 million euros to help those affected, but the question remains whether this will be enough to repair the damage and prevent new disasters.
This drought is not just a meteorological phenomenon – it’s a wake-up call for the entire region! Our rivers, our fields, our future are at risk. Will we let nature beat us? Or will we finally realize it’s time for urgent measures and responsible behavior towards the environment? While we wait for answers, rivers recede, crops wither, and fires rage. If you have something to say about this disaster, or maybe a good drought joke, feel free to drop a comment – let the voice of the people be heard while there’s still something to hear!
