It is very dry in Austria for a long time. It rains much too little. This has consequences for the mountains and the farming. Many huts have hardly any water left. It is very bad on high huts. Some huts must close earlier now. The hut owners save a lot of water.
There are rules to save water. People cannot take a shower in some huts. There are dry toilets now. These need no water for flushing. The association asks all guests for help. The hikers wash only briefly. A wash cloth helps to save water. The situation is serious because there was little snow in winter.
The farmers also have great worries. Corn and potatoes do not grow well on the fields. The harvest is much smaller this year. Some areas have 80 percent less yield. Because animal feed is scarce, farmers slaughter cows earlier. Experts think that food becomes more expensive soon. The farming asks the state for help.
