Weimar under water withdrawal: drought adds water!

Weimar under water withdrawal: drought adds water!

Weimar, Deutschland - The weather is going crazy in Thuringia - especially in Weimar, where the continued drought makes the water levels in the waters dangerously. After the rainfall in April, May and June 2025 was significantly below the long -term average, the city is forced to take drastic measures. From July 4, 2025, there is a temporary ban on removing water from urban waters, streams, rivers and lakes. This ban is expected to remain in force until October 31 of this year, such as Thueringen24.de.

The situation is serious. Historically low water levels and the forecast of a persistent state of lowlands of the precipitation are very concerned about those responsible in Weimar. The city administration has already informed about this general order in the "Rathauskurier" and explains that exceptions to scoop with hand vessels - for example with a watering can or a bucket - remains. This measure also applies to the water supply of cattle, which is currently not denied. Violations of the ban can be punished with fines, which underlines the seriousness of the situation.

The failing rainfall

The decreasing water levels are not only a local phenomenon, but are in the context of a Germany -wide drought. According to the German Weather Service (DWD), Germany experienced the dryest time since 1931 from February to April 2025. The March was particularly striking, which was registered with only 21% of precipitation compared to the period 1991-2020 as the sixth dry March since 1881. Even in May, around 48 l/m² of precipitation, only 68% of the usual amount of the reference period 1961-1990 fell. These extreme weather events have led to a concern of the water balance in many regions, not least in Thuringia, where extremes to extraordinary drought in the top floor is measured, as [environmental-tündamt.de] (https://www.umweltbundamt.de/themen/wasser/extremerbereiSseklimawandel/trocktheit-in-de------feuzen-feiten--

The water requirement in Germany is not excessively high, since the public water supply only takes 3% of renewable water resources. Nevertheless, the regional differences are significant. Agricultural companies are therefore particularly under pressure that have to react to fluctuating water availability. The dryness also has a negative effect on the ecosystems, which is further tightened by the restricted water extraction.

political decisions to use water

The ban on water withdrawals affects not only the city of Weimar, but also other districts of Thuringia such as the Weimarer Land, the Unstrut-Hainich district, the ILM district and Saalfeld-Rudolstadt. This shows that the problem is more far more than just a local concern. Those responsible have the task of protecting the ecological condition of the waters and avoiding further damage. Therefore, the water authority in Thuringia is obliged to take measures to keep the water balance stable. Citizens are also asked: Each of us can actively contribute to reducing water consumption through water -saving measures and irrigation tips.

The city administration of Weimar asks the population for understanding. The measures are tough, but ultimately should serve to preserve nature and leave an intact environment to leave future generations. In times like this, it is more important than ever to prove a good hand for the water balance and use wisely.