The risk of forest fire is increasing: Dürre threatens agriculture in Saxony-Anhalt

The risk of forest fire is increasing: Dürre threatens agriculture in Saxony-Anhalt

Altmarkkreis Salzwedel, Deutschland - Dürre has firmly grip on agriculture and everyday life in Europe in recent months. In Cologne and the surrounding area, farmers and winemakers are alerted about the serious lack of rain that has been in an unusually long time. This situation leads to an intensive conversation about responsibility in relation to climate change, especially through the influence of the richest percentage of the population, which causes a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions. This can be seen, for example, in the discussion about luxury yachts, which are not only a sign of wealth, but also play a role in the climate debate. The German Weather Service also observes that the last few months with little precipitation for many regions, especially in April and May, Causa Belli are for the continued drought, as MDR.

What are the consequences of the drought? The definition of a drought state is in the context of the water shortage. Dürre is a long -term lack of water that affects people, animals and plants. In Europe, this state is currently being tightened by man -made climate change, which results in rising temperatures and leads to a disproportionate increase in the evaporation losses. Experts from the Federal Environment Agency underline that drought can not only be measured meteorologically, but also hydrological, agricultural and socio -economic. A concise example is the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), which measures the rainfall and thus indicates drought phases. The world organization for meteorology (WMO) defines drought as a long -term lack of precipitation, which can be represented quite well by measuring precipitation, soil moisture and other indices.

The challenges for agriculture

The current drought situation not only has local effects, but is also a global phenomenon. For example, farmers report dwindling income and impending crop failures. As an example, the lawn, which is irrigated on 3500 square meters, requires solar power for the necessary care. This shows how important sustainable practices are irrelevant, while agricultural drought can lead to floating floors and becomes less fruitful. The transport industry is also affected, because missing water in rivers, such as the Rhine, is severely restricted by shipping traffic, which influences the entire supply chain.

The studies show that extreme droughts have increased in the past 40 years. Worldwide, the drought area rose by around 50,000 square kilometers annually, which not only affects agriculture, but also endangers the water resources in cities. In fact, 2.3 billion people in countries with water stress already live, where water supply has to be rationed frequently. In other countries, such as Cyprus or Spain, these are no longer isolated; Empty reservoirs and endangered are a direct consequence of the drought, which is increasingly increased by inadequate water management, such as [DW] (https://www.dw.com/de/klimawandel-europa-k3%A4MPTE-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-MIST-WASSHERGEN- HITZE WATERMANAGE-V2/A-72351705 reported.

adjustments and solutions

In order to meet these challenges, adjustment measures are becoming increasingly important. This includes the development of regional predictions and effective drought management plans. In agriculture, better irrigation techniques and protective measures for the soil moisture can cause significant changes. Even if climate change cannot be stopped, there are many approaches that can help to alleviate the negative consequences of the drought. Natur -based solutions, such as the sustainable use of ecosystems or reforestation projects, also offer promising approaches. However, these solutions must be integrated into comprehensive strategy plans in order to be sustainable and successful.

The persistent drought has shown us that we have to become active. The dialogue about climate protection and the associated social responsibilities will not only be important in the agricultural circles, but also in the general public. Because it is clear that we all have to be part of the solution to counteract the drought and to preserve our water resources.