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Historical drought in parts of Austria
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Historical drought in parts of Austria

The article reports on severe drought conditions affecting parts of Austria, citing data from GeoSphere Austria. It notes that there was up to 50% less rainfall in the first half of the year compared to the long-term average, with some regions experiencing such dryness since 1885. Specific areas like Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Vorarlberg, and Burgenland are highlighted as particularly affected. Climatologist Alexander Orlik explains that while low rainfall in the first six months is not unusual, the current levels are among the worst recorded. The article provides specific examples of locations with extreme rainfall deficits and mentions that there is little hope for improvement soon.

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Historical drought in parts of Austria

The article reports on severe drought conditions affecting parts of Austria, citing data from GeoSphere Austria. It notes that there was up to 50% less rainfall in the first half of the year compared to the long-term average, with some regions experiencing such dryness since 1885. Specific areas like Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Vorarlberg, and Burgenland are highlighted as particularly affected. Climatologist Alexander Orlik explains that while low rainfall in the first six months is not unusual, the current levels are among the worst recorded. The article provides specific examples of locations with extreme rainfall deficits and mentions that there is little hope for improvement soon.

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