The past ten months have been the driest since 1901

The past ten months have been the driest since 1901 in Hungary, with significant deviations in temperature and precipitation. October's average temperature was 11.4°C, slightly above the 1991-2020 average. Despite some rainfall in October, the total precipitation from January to October was only 293.3 mm, 44% below the historical average. Many regions experienced severe drought, with some areas receiving less than 200 mm of rain, while western regions saw higher totals. The report highlights a concerning trend of reduced rainfall across the country, particularly in mountainous areas.