After the driest May in 15 years, June looks to be another dry month. The fire hazard risk is moderate to high around the country. If it continues like this, most likely we will not be allowed bonfires on the 23rd of June. The forecast for rain looks bleak – no rain until 16th June at least.
- The water utility companies are asking people to be mindful of their water usage. Reserves are not unlimited, and we need to prevent running out of drinking water in the middle of the drought. Some waterworks have already informed their customers that fines will be given to people who waste water. You need to pay attention to the messages coming from your own waterworks in the following weeks.
- The authorities recommend that you water with a watering can instead of a garden hose; you should do it in the evening (after 20 o’clock) so that it doesn’t evaporate immediately; do not water the grass, even if it gets yellow (it will become green again once it rains); do not use a large swimming pool in your garden; when it finally arrives, try to collect rainwater.
- In the next few years, Denmark will experience more and worse periods of drought.
- Agriculture is at high risk. The government is looking at potential help packages for farmers if the drought continues for another 14 days. An extended drought means a lower yield from the fields, if any at all.
