In the municipality of Paeonia, Greece, visible land patches in the Axios River have raised alarm over severe water shortages affecting local farmers. With water levels having dropped significantly from last year, farmers report crop failures, particularly in corn and cotton. Local authorities are concerned that neighboring North Macedonia is diverting water, exacerbating the crisis. A plan is underway to construct a water retention system aimed at replenishing the aquifer and irrigation channels. The community is seeking clarity on cross-border agreements related to water management as they strive for a solution to their agricultural challenges.