Recently, the water level in 2022 was at a similar level – although it was one centimeter higher at that time (114.9 meters above Adriatic). In 2025, the water in the lake was about 40 centimeters higher at the same time. 50 centimeters are missing to reach the long-term average and almost a meter to reach the highest value from 2014.

Currently, the water level is developing similarly to 2022, said Christian Sailer, head of the main department of water management at the office of the Burgenland state government, recently in a conversation with the APA. The rain of the past weeks has only brought a few millimeters each time and has been too little for the lake. It is hoped that the lake, as well as the salt pans and the groundwater level, will recover over the winter.

The advantage of Neusiedler Lake is that it reacts quickly to precipitation and the water level rises rapidly when it rains. The situation is more sluggish with groundwater, which is also currently at a low level, according to Sailer. Streams and rivers are also affected by low water. They too are waiting for rain.

(APA/Red.)

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