Dramatic drought: Spree and Black Elster fight for survival!
Dramatic drought: Spree and Black Elster fight for survival!
This year nature in Brandenburg really draws attention to itself. The drought in particular has caused large worry lines in recent months. The precipitation was so low in the months of February to May 2025 that the lowest value in Cottbus has been measured since 2003 and 1976. During this period, only 127 millimeters rain fell there, which corresponds to about 60% of the expected precipitation. February to May was particularly crisp, where only 44% of the usual precipitation was reached. This does not stop the drains in the Spree and the Black Elster, because they have now declined sharply. Potsdam-Institut for Climate Charge Research pointing out that the adjustments in water management are only the beginning.
accept climatic challenges
One thing is clear: the development of temperatures and precipitation cannot be ignored. Climate projections show an increasing probability for drought time in Brandenburg, which makes the situation even more complicated. In particular, an increase in precipitation is forecast for the winter months, but the question remains whether this is sufficient to compensate for long -term water deficits. From 2035 there are already serious concerns that the Spree on the Brandenburg/Berlin border could fall dry.
Various measures were taken in response to the current challenges. In the “Spree Water: N” project, effective and sustainable options for action for the lower Spree area are to be developed. The focus is on cooperation with water users, such as agriculture, water suppliers and nature conservation. The aim is to create specific suggestions for prioritization of water uses in dry times and to develop incentive mechanisms that increase the acceptance of water usage restrictions.keep an eye on the future
The PIK not only focused on the acute challenges, but also in view of long -term perspectives. The development of a hydrological-water economy model should be possible more precisely forecasts through the spree drain and the groundwater recovery. This also includes the analysis of the efficiency of different management strategies. The scientific goals of the PIK contain precise identification of extreme climatic extreme events and their effects on water availability.
Overall, the drought not only affects the environment, but also on the use of water. It will be exciting to observe what further measures can be taken to cope with these challenges and how the affected regions further develop their adaptation strategies. If we all pull together and show a good knack in the management of the resources, it could be possible to get the water shortage under control.
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