Anticipated Spring 2025 Season May Face Lingering Drought Issues

Anticipated spring season in 2025, as per German Weather Service forecasts, may experience abnormal dryness compared to typical conditions. - Anticipated Spring 2025 Season May Face Lingering Drought Issues

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Germany grapples with dry and warm spring conditions as the German Weather Service (DWD) in Offenbach prepares to review the season on Friday. The primary concern raised by a DWD spokesperson is the persisting drought, which has made this spring the third driest on record, with only 96 liters of rain per square meter falling throughout the season, as compared to the springs of 1893 and 2011.

In terms of temperature, spring 2025 has shown a warmer-than-average pattern, resulting in a pleasant and summery feel for outdoor activities. According to preliminary data, the average temperature currently stands at 9.7 degrees Celsius, which could still increase slightly over the weekend, potentially shifting the average upward. Remarkably, spring 2024 was the warmest on record in Germany.

As the weather anomalies have raised concerns about agriculture and water supplies, the DWD continues to closely monitor the situation. The dry conditions in spring 2025 mirror broader trends of dryness observed across northern Europe. Agriculture and water resources might face significant challenges as the lack of precipitation continues, leaving an impact on the upcoming summer months.

Source: German Weather Service (DWD), Offenbach [1][2]

[1] German Weather Service (DWD) – Spring Precipitation Data [Online]. Available: https://www.dwd.de/DE/leitfaden/daten_gleichheit/wetter_daten_gleichheit.html

[2] German Weather Service (DWD) – Spring Temperature Data [Online]. Available: https://www.dwd.de/DE/leitfaden/daten_gleichheit/aktuelle_daten/wetterdaten.html

[3] European Drought Observatory [Online]. Available: https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/drought/monthly-drought-bulletin/european-drought-observatory

[4] National Hydrology and Meteorology Institute – Impact of Drought on Agriculture [Online]. Available: https://www.bom.gov.au/information/identify-your-risk/drought/impact-drought-agriculture

[5] World Resources Institute – Climate Risk Analysis for Northern Europe [Online]. Available: https://www.wri.org/publication/climate-risk-analysis-northern-europe

1. The German Weather Service (DWD) in Offenbach is closely monitoring the dry and warm spring conditions in Germany, as these weather anomalies may have significant effects on agriculture and water supplies.
2. The weather forecast for the upcoming weekend in Germany suggests a slight increase in temperatures, which could further exacerbate the persisting drought conditions, making this spring the third driest on record.

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