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)

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)

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)

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

Na uitzonderlijk droge maanden april en mei is het neerslagtekort in Nederland flink opgelopen, wat leidt tot ernstige gevolgen voor de natuur, landbouw en dijken, en waarvoor waterschappen al verschillende maatregelen nemen om de schade te beperken. #neerslagtekort #droogte #waterbeheer
