Tag: drought
water thieves in times of drought
The traffickers of dope prefer the indoor crops because they are easier to hide –in urbanizations and industrial estates– and because, in addition, they allow environmental conditions to be controlled…
Drought in Zoetermeer: these tips will keep your garden nice and green
During the drought Tip one: don’t water too often It makes sense: give your plants some water every day. Still, Sanne advises against it. She says, “It’s better to water…
Code yellow coming: end of the drought or a drop in the ocean?
It finally seems to be raining. A little bit of precipitation fell in Hilversum this morning, but on Tuesday evening it really seems to break loose: rain, thunderstorms and hail.…
Watch out for treacherously slippery roads: rain after drought causes slipperiness
When people think of slippery roads, many people automatically think of winter. The coldest season is therefore formidable because of its many rain, ice and snow. But even in the…
Statement of the day | Persistent drought forces us to be conscious about water use
Where spring was still soaking wet, we now have a drought record. It has not rained for more than a month at the KNMI weather station in De Bilt. This…
Fish in danger from the drought: ‘If they gasp for air, it’s wrong’
Because it has not rained for more than a month, fish in Brabant streams are in danger. The water level drops quickly and therefore the oxygen content in the water…
Farmers Maarten and Christoff are no longer allowed to spray their vegetables due to drought: “If this leads to a shortage, the consumer ultimately pays the price”
The drought is worrying many farmers and horticulturists. Moreover, in several provinces there is a ban on pumping up unnavigable rivers. This is detrimental to farmers who rely on that…
Young trees in Blijham are plagued by drought: thousands of liters of water are used every week
The hundreds of young trees in Blijham are plagued by the drought. Thousands of liters of water are therefore used every week to keep them healthy. “Unfortunately, a small number…
Increased risk of wildfires in North Holland due to drought and heat
There have already been two wildfires in North Holland in one week. On Monday evening several fires raged in the Purmerbos and last week there was a large dune fire…
Drought: pumping ban in 3 regions in West Flanders
Drought: pumping ban in 3 regions in West Flanders This morning there was a provincial drought consultation for the second time this year and it was decided that from tonight…