Budapest has switched off 40 public fountains and artificial waterfalls as authorities step up emergency measures to conserve water during Hungary’s worsening drought and heatwave. Young trees come first, lawns can waitFŐKERT outlined several priorities for both local governments and residents. Residents asked to help save young treesFŐKERT is also appealing directly to Budapest residents to help water newly planted street trees. Fountains switched off to save waterAs part of the emergency response, FŐKERT has already shut down all 40 ornamental fountains and waterfalls under its management. An operational task force is expected to finalise Budapest’s broader climate emergency strategy in the coming days.