The KNMI warns of thunderstorms with hail and strong wind gusts that may occur in the Netherlands tomorrow, with a chance of localized waterlogging and precipitation of 20 to 40 millimeters. (translated)

The KNMI warns of thunderstorms with hail and strong wind gusts that may occur in the Netherlands tomorrow, with a chance of localized waterlogging and precipitation of 20 to 40 millimeters. (translated)

Due to the drought caused by El Niño, shipping in the Panama Canal will be restricted from September 3, with a reduction in the number of ships passing daily from 36 to 32, as a result of decreased rainfall needed for the artificial lakes that feed the canal. (translated)

The KNMI has issued a yellow alert for several provinces in the Netherlands due to persistent thunderstorms, strong wind gusts, and the observation of water spouts at sea, with the north and east of the country especially likely to experience intensive rainfall and possible hail. (translated)

After months of drought, rains have come to the Netherlands, which will bring approximately 70 millimeters of precipitation over the next two weeks. While this will slightly help reduce the extreme water deficit, it is likely not enough to relieve the ongoing dryness due to the significant amount of water that will also evaporate. (translated)

I finally reached the end of the summer heat, as rainfall is anticipated, but various water authorities warn that a week of rain will not alleviate the effects of two months of drought, and a significant recovery requires a wet autumn and winter. #Droogte #Neerslag #Waterschappen

From Wednesday, a significant increase in water levels in the Rhine is expected, with rainfall in the catchment area possibly causing an additional flow of up to 400,000 liters of water per second, which could lead to a rise of one meter over the coming week. (translated)

Rain is expected in the Netherlands, but the local showers will only provide limited relief against the ongoing drought, with a rainfall deficit that may even reach record highs by 2026. (translated)

The Netherlands is dealing with extreme drought, where despite announced rain, the precipitation deficit of 294 millimeters, compared to an average deficit of 140-150 millimeters in a normal summer, will only temporarily decrease and has serious consequences for water quality and nature. (translated)

The summer of 2026 shows strong similarities to the historical drought of 1976, with record low rainfall and a decrease in the river flow of the Rhine, causing farmers to once again struggle with serious drought problems and financial concerns. (translated)

The Netherlands is currently facing historically low water levels in the Rhine, which are more problematic than in 1947, leading to concerns about inland shipping and possible production scaling back in the chemical industry, due to a combination of warm weather, early melting of snow, and a lack of precipitation. (translated)

In the Netherlands, regional precipitation shortages are breaking records, especially in North Holland and South Holland, and experts warn that this situation, characterized by extreme drought and water restrictions, could become the 'new normal', with significant consequences for nature, agriculture, and water management. (translated)

The weather remains dry and warm, which is good news for the solar eclipse on Wednesday, while temperatures later in the week could rise above 30 degrees, with a persistent rainfall deficit of about 400 millimeters. (translated)

Nederland wordt steeds natter. Ons kleine landje, door mensen gemaakt en veroverd op het water, regent bijna weg. Sinds het begin van de vorige eeuw nam de jaarlijkse neerslag met bijna dertig procent toe. Vooral de winters zijn natter, maar ook in de zomers is er meer regen. Droge jaren zijn steeds zeldzamer. Vóór 1980 waren er nog acht jaren met minder dan 600 millimeter neerslag, sinds 1980 is dat niet meer voorgekomen. De natste jaren zijn recent. 2023 was het natste jaar sinds het begin van de metingen, gevolgd door 1998 en 2024. https://t.co/tYWC3qMIfI #Klimaatverandering #Weer #Nederland
The Netherlands is in an exceptional situation of prolonged drought that leads to a decrease in freshwater resources and water quality, which forces water managers to take unique measures to combat the consequences. (translated)

The Netherlands is facing a serious drought crisis, with low water levels and a lack of rainfall, which has led to drastic measures such as restrictions on shipping routes, the closing of locks, and regional bans on groundwater extraction, while the government remains vigilant about the situation and ensures the availability of drinking water. (translated)

On July 29, 2026, the warmest July 29 was recorded in De Bilt with 31.7 degrees, breaking the old record of 31.5 degrees from 1948, while the drought continues and farmers are facing a difficult time. (translated)

In a time of extreme drought in the Netherlands, agriculture suffers, but arable farmer Maarten Janse reaps the benefits of his twelve years of efforts to improve the water management of his soil, which helps him produce healthy crops despite the rainfall deficit. (translated)
De recente, kortdurende regenbuien in Nederland bieden weinig verlichting voor het ernstige neerslagtekort, dat momenteel op 236 millimeter staat en naar verwachting zal oplopen tot 266 millimeter, waardoor de droogteproblemen voor de landbouw en binnenvaart aanhouden. #neerslagtekort #droogte #waterbeheer
Nederlandse brandweer waarschuwt voor verhoogd risico op natuurbranden door aanhoudende hitte en een ernstig neerslagtekort, met een situatie die vergelijkbaar is met de afgelopen april, toen grote branden zich snel uitbreidden. #natuurbrand #Veluwe #neerslagtekort

Natuurbranden kunnen het weer lokaal veranderen op een manier die de brand zelf versterkt, doordat opstijgende rook leidt tot de vorming van wolken die droge neerslag en bliksem veroorzaken, wat op zijn beurt weer nieuwe branden kan aansteken. #Bosbranden #Klimaatverandering #ExtreemWeer
