Lake Koroneia in Greece is in danger of disappearing due to drought

Koroneia, once the fifth largest lake in Greece, has now shrunk to less than a tenth of its original size due to low rainfall and excessive irrigation in the last decade, Kathimerini reports.

According to data from the National Observatory of Athens, the surface area of ​​the lake decreased from 34.4 km² in 2016 to only 2.7 km². The area has become a symbol of how climate change and drought are affecting northern Greece.

Before it dried up, Koroneia was a protected lake that was home to thousands of waterfowl and migratory birds, including flamingos. The lake was also a source of income for fishermen and farmers in the surrounding communities.