Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Lithuania Faces Severe Water Shortages Amid Climate Crisis

5/13/2025

23 5

Summary

Story summary

Lithuania is grappling with escalating water shortages and the looming threat of extreme droughts, as highlighted by meteorologist Gytis Valaika. Since July 2023, persistent dry conditions have drained soil moisture and impacted major lakes. With climate change intensifying these challenges, Valaika cautions against trusting long-term weather predictions, which often prove unreliable.

1 of 1

Story summary

Lithuania is grappling with escalating water shortages and the looming threat of extreme droughts, as highlighted by meteorologist Gytis Valaika. Since July 2023, persistent dry conditions have drained soil moisture and impacted major lakes. With climate change intensifying these challenges, Valaika cautions against trusting long-term weather predictions, which often prove unreliable.