Dry times: Ravensburg impose water withdrawal ban until July!

Dry times: Ravensburg impose water withdrawal ban until July!

The persistent drought in the Ravensburg district not only represents a regional problem, but is part of a worrying development that affects all of Germany. As reported by [Schwäbische.de] (https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/oberschwaben/ravensburg/landratsamt-ravensburg-unnsagt-wasserzen-wasser-wassen- drying-3698347), the water levels in streams and rivers have dropped drastically. The district office of Ravensburg therefore imposed a ban on withdrawing water from lakes and rivers by July 15. This is intended to protect water ecology, which suffers from increasing temperatures and particularly affects fish, small living things and aquatic plants.

water is a precious asset, especially in these times. While the water levels have been declining for several weeks, a press release from the district office shows the critical situation: there is a lack of rainfall to extreme warnings in ponds and lakes. Therefore, the common use of water is no longer valid. However, there are some exceptions - for example for the potions of cattle or for scooping with hand vessels.

dry countries - it gets serious!

This situation is not isolated and reflects a broader problem that affects all of Germany. According to the [Federal Environment Agency] (https://www.umweltbundamt.de/themen/wasser/extremereißnisseklimawandel/trockeheit-in-deutschland-freund-frei- questions), Germany experienced the dryest time since 1931. was.

The region raises the alarm: In many areas, especially in the north and northeast of Germany, such as Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, the soil is dried up to 190 cm deeper. This also has far -reaching effects on agriculture, which is increasingly forced to artificial irrigation. This necessity is more than just a short -term measure; Studies warn of a persistent drought that could reduce water availability to a dangerous minimum.

ecological consequences and social responsibility

The BUND for the Environment and Nature Conservation Germany (BUND) emphasizes how important it is to restore damaged habitats. Insects and animals that rely on moist ecosystems suffer particularly from the changed climatic conditions. Falling river levels, such as on the Rhine, and the extremely low water in Lake Constance are visible signs of this challenge, peppered with an increased risk of forest fires.

The question that everyone has to ask is: What does that mean for our future? Measures to adapt and save water consumption are essential. This applies not only to agriculture, but also to the private sector. Citizens are called to deal with water more economically and to be careful when irrigation.

Current drought is not just a problem for the Ravensburg region, but a trend that affects us all. The measures and strategies that are developed and implemented here could have far -reaching consequences for the entire society, if not being traded as soon as possible. Climate change gives us a clear note: We have to pay better attention to our water resources so that we do not sit dry in the future.

In view of the 10,000 euros in fines, which can be imposed against the ban on the water with violations, the seriousness of the situation becomes once again clear. The district office will have to extend the general disposition if drought continues, the situation should not improve. An appeal to everyone to behave responsibly is therefore more urgent than ever.