CBOS: 69 percent of surveyed Poles feel the effects of drought

69% of surveyed Poles indicated that they are feeling the effects of drought, which affect the state of nature and the agricultural economy - according to a report published on Thursday by the Public Opinion Research Center. In turn, 28% of respondents stated that they have encountered floods and flooding in their area. According to a CBOS survey conducted in October this year, Poles are much more likely to experience the effects of water deficit than water excess. The survey shows that currently over 69% of respondents have noted the occurrence of periods of drought affecting the state of nature and the agricultural economy, with 25% stating that such a situation occurs almost every year. CBOS noted that compared to the survey from July 2021, the percentage in the first group increased by 4%, while in the second - by 5%. In turn, 28% of respondents have encountered floods and flooding in their area, which is a decrease of 3 percentage points compared to July 2021. Among the ...