Falling water levels, warm water, mosquito invasion: mixed outlook for Lake Balaton
The shores of Lake Balaton welcomed weekend visitors with perfect beach weather, but there are more and more worrying signs in the background: falling water levels, weather warnings and an invasion of orphan mosquitoes are making life difficult for holidaymakers around the lake – writes Sonline.
The lake water in Siófok is currently a pleasant 22 degrees, and the air temperature has been around 28-29 degrees Celsius in recent days. However, the sunny weather cannot hide the fact that the water level of Lake Balaton is continuously falling. According to SONLINE, the average water level decreased by one centimeter every day from Friday to Sunday: on Friday it was 104 centimeters, and on Sunday it was only 102 centimeters. Although the current water level is not considered critical, the trend is a cause for concern in the long term – especially if the drier weather continues.
Monday brings new challenges to the region. HungaroMet has issued a first-level, lemon yellow warning for Somogy County due to two different meteorological phenomena. One came into effect due to the expected thunderstorms, where the main risk factor is lightning, but strong winds and hail are also possible. The other warning draws attention to the possibility of downpours – and the rains could pour a significant amount of water onto the lake area in a short time.
In addition to all this, another inconvenience is overshadowing the summer days at Lake Balaton: locals have reported an unprecedented swarm of goldeneye mosquitoes. In Siófok, the insects have appeared in such numbers that they are swarming the streets, covering house walls, even covering the color of the plaster. Although goldeneye mosquitoes do not bite, the sight and inconvenience may scare many away and could also have a serious impact on tourism.
Lake Balaton remains one of the country’s most popular summer destinations, but this season is already showing that weather and natural phenomena are increasingly having an impact on the experiences around the lake. Sustainable tourism will require adaptation and foresight – both from local governments and visitors.
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