Hungary records driest 7 months since 1901

Hungary has seen the driest seven months since 1901 this year, with precipitation levels coming to half of the average, the National Water Management Authority (OVF) said on Tuesday. After below-average precipitation levels last year, this year has brought a drought alert in 10 of Hungary's 12 regional water management authorities, OVF said. Reserves still suffice to satisfy demand, but water demand outside pre-planned irrigation will have to be curbed, it said.