Austria has recorded its driest 12-month period since 1850, according to GeoSphere Austria. The prolonged drought is forcing alpine huts to turn away tourists, with no immediate end in sight.

Austria continues to face a massive drought problem, with some regions experiencing their driest conditions since 1885. Precipitation in the first half of 2026 was 27% below the long-term average.

Geosphere Austria reports that the country recorded 63 percent less precipitation than the climate average during March and April, marking the driest period since measurements began.

New research indicates that temperatures in Austria are rising significantly faster than the global average, with previous climate models having underestimated the extent of this warming. Experts from Geosphere Austria are discussing the implications of these findings and the necessary actions.

RiskLab at Geosphere Austria is evaluating Austria's vulnerability to climate change, including potential damages from floods, droughts, and landslides. The lab aims to estimate future damages and develop recommendations for mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Austria is experiencing an 'exceptional' and persistent drought, with Geosphere reporting it as the driest comparable period since at least 1961, and Eastern Austria facing its driest period in over 65 years, with precipitation levels at half the normal amount.

Austria saw a June of temperature extremes, ranging from a low of -10.1 degrees Celsius to a high of 40.1 degrees Celsius. Despite a record heatwave, GeoSphere Austria reported that June was not the hottest on record, with parts of Tyrol experiencing unusually cold weather in the first half of the month.

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