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OMSZ Head Fired Over Wrong Aug 20 Weather Forecast

Minister of Technology and Industry László Palkovics has decided to fire the National Meteorological Service's (OMSZ) president and vice president,...

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Great Plain Could Dry out by Century’s End

Hungary is threatened with dehydration in the coming decades if climate change is not stopped, researchers from Eötvös Loránd University...

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Schools Need Only Heat to 20°C, Says State Secretary

If the temperature reaches 20 degrees celsius in educational institutions, it is not necessary to continue heating, according to the...

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Hungary sets up operative corps to address drought

The government has decided to establish an operative corps to shape policy response to the impact on farmers of the...

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Farm ministry official consults with insurers on drought claims

Agriculture Ministry state secretary Zsolt Feldman has met with representatives of insurance companies operating in Hungary to ensure the smooth...

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Ample supplies of drinking water for Summer heat

In the summer heat, the demand for drinking water increases significantly, and providers are already preparing for this, the Ministry...

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Drought affecting significant parts of Hungary

There is a drought in a significant part of the country, the National Meteorological Service wrote on its Facebook page,...

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HUF 4.6 bln in damage so far in storm season

At the halfway point of this year's storm season, according to May-June data, 39,000 notifications were received by insurance companies,...

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Warm weather requires special attention during harvest

Harvesting has started nationwide, and the extremely warm weather requires special attention from farmers, Minister of Agriculture István Nagy said...

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Insurers to pay HUF 2.4 bln on spring storm claims

Hungarian insurers have approved HUF 2.4 billion of payouts on claims by policyholders whose property was damaged by storms in...

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2022 had 3rd driest Q1 since 1901

This year was the third driest first quarter in Hungary on a national average since 1901, the National Meteorological Service...

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January storm damage compensation reaches HUF 1.5 bln

Some 1,600 producers will receive almost HUF 1.5 billion in storm damage compensation, said Minister of Agriculture István Nagy, according...

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January 2022 the 5th driest on record in Hungary

January this year was the fifth driest since measurements began in 1901, the National Meteorological Service said on its Facebook...

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Weekend storm damage may approach HUF 1 bln

According to preliminary data, the damage due to weekend storms may approach HUF 1 billion, while insurers expect further claims,...

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2021 among Hungary’s driest years on record

Precipitation in Hungary was a little more than 500mm in 2021, almost 20% under the average, making it one of...

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Nine-Year-Old Budapest Wind Record Broken on Monday

A wind gust of 92.9 km/h measured on János Hill early Monday set a new Budapest record for September 21,...

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Hungary, Budapest Heat Records Broken on Wednesday

Hungary's and Budapest's early morning and the capital's daytime heat record were broken on Wednesday as a warm front preceded...

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Budapest Heat Record Broken as Temperature Reaches 37.5 C

Budapest's heat record for Aug. 20 was broken Thursday afternoon after a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius was measured at...

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Budapest Early-Morning Temperature Record Broken, Daily Record Matched on Tuesday

Budapest’s early-morning temperature was at a record high and earlier daily record was matched in the afternoon on Tuesday, the...

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Budapest Hits 41.6 C as Hungary Breaks Multiple Heat and Wind Records

Several heat records, along with a wind-speed record, were broken Thursday, weather service HungaroMet said on Facebook, citing preliminary data....

Nine-Year-Old Budapest Wind Record Broken on Monday

A wind gust of 92.9 km/h measured on János Hill early Monday set a new Budapest record for September 21,...

Hungary, Budapest Heat Records Broken on Wednesday

Hungary's and Budapest's early morning and the capital's daytime heat record were broken on Wednesday as a warm front preceded...

Danube Water Level Hits Record Low of 1 Centimeter at Budapest Gauge

The Danube’s water level fell to a historic low of 1 centimeter at the Budapest gauge on Tuesday amid drought...

Strong Winds Topple Trees, Damage Power Lines Across Hungary

Strong winds toppled trees and broke branches across several Hungarian counties on Saturday, damaging cars, buildings and utility lines, the...

August 2026 Was Hungary’s Hottest Month Since 1901

August 2026 was Hungary’s hottest month since 1901, with a national average temperature of 24.9 C, 3.7 C above the...

Budapest Heat Record Broken as Temperature Reaches 37.5 C

Budapest's heat record for Aug. 20 was broken Thursday afternoon after a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius was measured at...

Heatwave Returns to Hungary as Nationwide Alert Issued Through Sunday

Hot weather is set to return to Hungary once again, prompting the chief medical officer to issue a second-level heat...

Budapest Early-Morning Temperature Record Broken, Daily Record Matched on Tuesday

Budapest’s early-morning temperature was at a record high and earlier daily record was matched in the afternoon on Tuesday, the...

Budapest Hits 41.6 C as Hungary Breaks Multiple Heat and Wind Records

Several heat records, along with a wind-speed record, were broken Thursday, weather service HungaroMet said on Facebook, citing preliminary data....

Heatwave Fuels Stubble, Forest and Scrub Fires Across Hungary

Firefighters were battling stubble, forest and scrub fires across four Hungarian counties Thursday as prolonged heat and drought continued to...

Hungary Battles Nearly 400 Outdoor Fires as Heat Records Fall Again

Firefighters have responded to nearly 400 outdoor fires across Hungary since the heat alert was declared July 30, as prolonged...

Hungary Ranks Among Europe’s Hottest Countries on Monday

Hungary was among the hottest countries in Europe on Monday, setting new temperature records as water levels at the Paks...

Hungary Tightens Energy Rules as Heat Records Fall, Budapest Water Supply Remains Stable

Hungary introduced stricter measures over the weekend as extreme heat, record-low Danube levels and power grid pressure prompted renewed calls...

Red Code Takes Effect as Hungary Faces Severe Heatwave

Hungary’s “red code” heat emergency takes effect today as the country braces for several days of extreme temperatures, Social and...