In Central Macedonia, Greece, four natural lakes are grappling with declining water levels due to sparse rainfall, rising temperatures, and intensified irrigation. The Hellenic Centre for Biodiversity and Wetlands has identified these environmental pressures, stressing the need for immediate action to manage the water resources sustainably. This situation highlights broader climate challenges impacting the Mediterranean region.
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Greece is facing severe water shortages due to a prolonged drought, impacting both farmers and residents. With harvests threatened, farmer Dimitris Papadakis relies on water trucks to save his olive grove. The crisis is worsened by a surge in tourist numbers and widespread water cuts. Local officials and experts call for improved water management and conservation measures to address the escalating problem, which has also led to dried-up lakes and the endangerment of wildlife.