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World Water Day and drought

Stop suszy Start retencji 22 marca Światowy dzień wody

In 1992, in Rio de Janeiro, the UN General Assembly declared March 22 World Water Day to draw special attention to the importance of water in societies’ lives. Water is essential for life, the basis of health and hygiene, and the foundation of agriculture, industry, and the economy.

The warmest start to the year on record – is this a sign of drought?

Obecna sytuacja hydrologiczna i hydrogeologiczna w Polsce - Stop suszy Start retencji aktualność

January 2025 was the warmest in the history of meteorological measurements conducted in Poland, with temperatures significantly above the norm set for the years 1991-2020. Snow appeared sporadically, especially in the lowlands, and rainfall dominated most of the country.

Types of drought – how to recognize the threat?

How to recognize the threat - four phases of drought

Drought is one of the most serious natural phenomena that can have catastrophic consequences for the environment, agriculture, and economy. Simply put, it is a long-term shortage of rainfall, which leads to a disruption of the water balance. However, drought does not always look the same – we can distinguish four main types, which often occur one after another.

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