Drought in Germany - already now

Spring has been there for some time - but the long-lasting high-pressure weather has its price. It reinforces the drought prevailing in many parts of the country.

After two months without significant rainfall North Rhine-Westphalia threatens local drought. But the north of Germany also suffers from the lack of rain.

The continuing drought and the absence of rain have dramatically increased the risk of forest fire in Hesse. According to the German Weather Service, medium levels of danger are currently reported in the entire federal state.In some areas of southern Hesse, there is even a high risk of forest fire.First fires already recorded Several forest fires occurred already in March, including a major fire in the National Park Kellerwald-Edersee, where aro…