The Dutch government has officially declared a water shortage due to the heatwave and ongoing drought. Additional water management measures began to be implemented in the country.
The water crisis is getting deeper in the Netherlands due to drought. In the statement made by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Resources, it was stated that the amount of water decreased due to the ongoing drought and the demand for water increased. "River flows are at historically low levels and water demand is high due to the hot summer. This situation is expected to continue in the coming weeks and therefore additional measures have been taken to distribute the available water as effectively as possible. Drinking water supply will not be affected. Drinking water is available and continues to be available. On the recommendation of the National Water Distribution Coordination Committee, it has been decided to move from the level of 'imminent water scarcity' to the level of 'actual water scarcity'," the statement said. - AMSTERDAM