There Is so Little Water in Lake Balaton that the Route of the Blue Ribbon Sailing Race Had to Be Shortened.
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The expected average water level of 55 centimeters is 60 centimeters less than ideal and 40 centimeters less than last year.
The average water level of the lake at the time of the competition, at the end of July, is expected to be 55 centimeters, which is 40 centimeters below last year's value.
According to forecasts, the water level may continue to fall until the end of the month, making it unsafe for ships to sail.
Lake Balaton is still a prisoner of drought: the Blue Ribbon route must be shortened - The decision was made for safety reasons.
The route of the 58th Blue Ribbon Raiffeisen Grand Prix sailing race had to be changed due to the low water level of Lake Balaton.
The Balaton Limnological Research Institute reported on its Facebook page that despite the cooler weather, the water loss from Lake Balaton has not decreased, as the lake's evaporation has accelerated due to drier air and stronger winds. According to experts, the water level is currently dropping by one centimeter per day, which refutes the misconception that less water evaporates in colder weather.
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