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 Water Level of Lake Balaton Has Dropped Significantly in One Month – the Decline Is Accelerating
According to the Siófok water gauge, the lake's water level has continued to decrease, and the rate of decline has accelerated in recent weeks.
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.
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