Drought Forces the Netherlands to Close All Locks in Rotterdam for the First Time in History.

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As of today, the locks along the Nieuwe Maas are closed to both commercial and recreational vessels. Additionally, the extraction of surface water in the Delfland region is prohibited due to the drought. This applies to municipalities, businesses, sports clubs, and residents. These are measures that have never been taken before. "Due to the persistent drought, intervention is now unavoidable," says the Delfland Water Board. According to the org…

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In the Netherlands, all locks in the region between Rotterdam and The Hague have been closed since midnight. It is the first time in history that this has happened. Absolutely no more water may be pumped up either. The persistent drought is forcing the Dutch to take these drastic measures. "We want to prevent saltwater from displacing freshwater."

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Due to the drought, the Muidertrekvaart will be closed starting Friday. This was announced by the Amstel, Gooi and Vecht Water Board.

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Starting Wednesday night, the sluices in the Delfland Water Board will close and a ban on withdrawing surface water will come into effect. That realization does not yet seem to have sunk in for everyone. "Previously, it was a theoretical model. This is the here and now."

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The drought makes it more difficult to transport goods via rivers. And considerably more expensive. It could become even more difficult for port companies along the IJssel due to a measure by Rijkswaterstaat. "Ultimately, the consumer is hit the hardest."