Hannersdorf threatens drinking water engine: community calls for saving!

Hannersdorf threatens drinking water engine: community calls for saving!

In the municipality of Hannersdorf in the Oberwart district, the drinking water supply faces a serious crisis. The combination of persistent drought, above average high temperatures and increased water consumption has led to an acute lack of water. The Situation is already so tense that the community urgently calls the residents to save water. "If it drips out of the water pipe, it is too late ...", the community warns and emphasizes that drinking water is the most important food.

The use of drinking water for non -vital purposes is particularly critical. These include garden irrigation, filling pools or washing cars and walkers. The regular load on the water system by refilling pool water is also discussed. The community appeals to the sense of responsibility of each individual.

drought as a nationwide problem

The problems in Hannersdorf are not isolated. The German Weather Service (DWD) reports that Germany has experienced the dryest time since 1931 from February to April 2025. March 2025 is particularly alarming, which, with only 21% of the normal precipitation, has been considered the sixth dry since 1881. In May only a precipitation of around 48 l/m² was measured, which corresponds to 68% of the usual amount from the reference period 1961-1990.

The continuing drought has serious effects on agriculture, water availability and natural ecosystems both in Germany and other affected regions. Especially the north and northeast of Germany struggles with visible dry stress in the top floor, which is also confirmed by the Dürremonitor Germany, which is documented by the extreme drought.

causes and solutions

Water shortage in Germany has multi -layered causes - not only climatic conditions, but also problems such as nitrate pollution, high water withdrawals for agriculture and water use in metropolitan regions. The Wadklim research project has proposed solutions to improve water management in order to be able to better counter future challenges. This includes measures to improve the water retention and the promotion of efficient water uses.

In addition, the need is pointed out to involve political decision -makers and stakeholders more in the discussion about sustainable water use. A central point here is the sensitized recording and transparency of water use as well as the implementation of suitable infrastructural measures for use of water, for example to irrigate green spaces in urban.

The alarming developments in the municipality of Hannersdorf are therefore part of a larger trend that affects all regions. The combination of extreme weather conditions and growing water needs requires a memory in dealing with this valuable resource.

In the future, it is important to take both individualized measures and comprehensive strategies for adapting to the changed climatic conditions. Public perception and awareness of water shortages urgently need to be strengthened in order to be able to meet the challenges of the coming years.

More on the challenges and measures for water management can be found on the pages of the , the Environmental Federal Office as well as about the .