Several heat records were broken on Wednesday, the weather service HugaroMet said on its website.
The record for the highest minimum temperature ever recorded was broken on Janos Hill in Budapest, where the air cooled to just 28 degrees Celsius by morning. This figure also marks a new record for the highest daily minimum temperature in the capital and across the country. The new national record for the highest daily maximum temperature was recorded in Budakalász, near Budapest, where it reached 41.4 C, whilst the capital’s highest daily maximum, 41.1 C, was recorded in Újpest, MTI wrote.
Hungary’s drinking water supply is secure
Hungary’s drinking water supply is completely secure, and there is no strategic water shortage in the country, government spokesperson Anita Köböl said in a video posted on the government’s Facebook page on Wednesday. She noted that misunderstandings about drinking water supplies have emerged in recent days. The spokesperson said she understood the concerns, as many people have seen reports of temporary drops in water pressure or the appearance of water tankers.
Supplies are adequate and water has not run out, she said, adding that temporary disruptions are due to increased consumption during the heatwave, which empties reservoirs faster, while water treatment facilities have limited capacity. Water tankers are a safety guarantee and part of protocol: if a settlement experiences a pipe burst or a temporary drop in pressure, the provider immediately arranges a replacement supply, she said.
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Restrictions serve to protect drinking water, Köböl said, emphasising that this is best supported by everyone paying attention to their own consumption. She advised people not to use drinking water for gardening, car washing, or filling swimming pools, and to avoid unnecessary water use, preferring showers over baths. Tap water in Hungary is of good quality, safe, and available, she said. The government asked everyone not to believe unfounded rumours, and said there is no need to rush to shops, as “the purest source is still in all our homes, in our own taps.“
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