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Hungary spent years draining its waters. Drought is exposing the cost

The Independent World · 21 August 2026 at 08:16

Hungary spent years draining its waters. Drought is exposing the cost

The shrinking of Lake Velence reflects a wider water emergency facing Hungary

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Hungary spent years draining its waters. Drought is exposing the cost

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