In Nagymaros, Hungary, Laszlo Batki, an organic farmer, faced the devastation of his crops by the Danube's flooding. His plot, located just north of Budapest, was submerged, affecting tomatoes, peppers, radishes, and lettuce. The floods followed a summer of drought, complicating the nurturing process for Batki's vegetables. Consequently, Batki anticipates financial losses due to the inability to harvest, sow new crops, or prepare the soil for the coming year.
Central Europe has experienced severe flooding, affecting areas from Romania to Poland, resulting in at least 24 fatalities, infrastructure damage, and significant debris. The Danube in Budapest reached its peak, as reported by MTI, albeit lower than the record flood in 2013. Batki, who has been employing sustainable farming practices on his one-hectare farm with the goal of serving as a model for local agriculture, remains hopeful. Despite the current losses, he plans to adapt by selecting more traditional crops to withstand future floods, viewing the situation as an opportunity for land rejuvenation through the natural deposit of nutrients by the Danube.
Source: Reuters