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Dutch dikes

Coverage of Dutch dikes in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Aug 2 · 04:53 UTCMost recent: Aug 2 · 04:53 UTC
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Netherlandsplace1Germanyplace1Rhine Riverplace1Waal Riverplace1Jeroen Woudaperson1Dirk Boomperson1Peter van Duijvendijkperson1Schieland en de Krimpenerwaard water corporationorganization1
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  • WORLDAug 2 · 04:53 UTCAP NEWS
    Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade

    Dry, hot summers are weakening Dutch dikes made of peat, increasing flood risks, and causing record-low water levels in European rivers like the Rhine and Waal. Cargo ships in Germany and the Netherlands are carrying less freight due to shallow waters, while farmers face irrigation restrictions and houseboats rest on exposed riverbeds.

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