After years of severe drought across the Great Hungarian Plain, farmers are taking steps to bring water back to their land. Through a partnership with a local thermal spa, overflow water is being used to flood various fields in an attempt to mimic the natural cycle of flooding that would usually take place.
“The water guardians hoped that by artificially flooding certain areas, they wouldn’t only raise the groundwater level but also create a microclimate through surface evaporation that could increase humidity, reduce temperatures and dust and have a positive impact on nearby vegetation.”
Posted: January 3, 2026