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The Vistula River in Warsaw reaches its lowest level in the history of measurements

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The water level in the Vistula at the Warszawa-Bulwary station dropped to 100 cm, breaking the previous record from August of 102 cm.
IMWM warns about hydrological drought, which applies to 91 areas of Poland, including the Warsaw catchment area.
Low water levels also remain at the Warszawa-Nadwilanówka (16 cm) and Modlin (186 cm) stations.

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Why It Matters

The previous record low level of the Vistula at the Warszawa-Bulwary station was 102 cm and was recorded at the beginning of August this year. The lower limit of average levels for this station is 180 cm.

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The previous lowest recorded river level at the Warszawa-Bulwary station was 100 cm and was reached at the end of last week, surpassing the previous record measurement from the beginning of August this year. Then the level was 102 cm. The lower limit of average levels for this station is 180 cm.

Data from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management show that nearby hydrological stations, i.e. Warszawa-Nadwilanówka and Modlin, also record low water levels - 16 cm and 186 cm, respectively.

IMWM warns against hydrological drought

As reported by IMWM in an entry on the X platform, there are currently a total of 91 hydrological drought warnings in force throughout Poland, including for catchments covering the area of Warsaw.

Hydrological drought is a period in which the supply of surface and groundwater is reduced. It is manifested by low flow rates in rivers and lowering of the water table in lakes.

Open Questions

How long will the current hydrological drought last?
What actions are the authorities taking to mitigate the effects of low water levels?
Do the forecasts indicate an improvement in the hydrological situation in the coming days?