Lake Velence Water Crisis: Hungary’s Lake Velence is running critically low after prolonged drought, with experts warning natural processes may no longer be enough to restore balance; the lake is about 20 million cubic meters short, threatening tourism, the local economy, and the lake’s ecological system. Battery Industry Oversight: Hungary’s environmental authority has launched proceedings against Chinese-owned CATL after green-colored liquid was allegedly illegally discharged from a sewer line at its Debrecen battery plant; authorities say sampling so far hasn’t found harmful pollution, but fines and an extraordinary investigation are underway. Central Bank Climate Mandate: The National Bank of Hungary says climate change is a systemic risk that can feed into inflation and financial stability, and it highlights its legal “green mandate” plus repeated climate-related reporting to support green finance. Engineering View on Battery Rules: The Hungarian Chamber of Engineers backs the government’s plan to tighten battery manufacturing regulations, stressing “polluter pays,” science-based uniform supervision, and full-process environmental assessment. Weather Watch: After a brief cooling, summer-like conditions are set to return over the weekend, with highs near 30°C and a chance of isolated thunderstorms.