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Austria's heatwaves challenge water supply
The article concerns the heatwaves affecting Austria, which pose challenges to the water sector. The shortage of rainfall and declining groundwater levels are placing significant pressure on water sources, especially in the eastern parts of the country. Vienna has had to exclude some municipalities from the mountain water pipeline network to ensure needs are met, with the possibility of emergency water supplies being required due to the impacts of drought and rising temperatures. Although Austria's water supplies remain generally secure, ongoing adverse conditions could threaten the future availability of water, as the country consumes approximately 3.1 billion cubic meters annually.
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