Official Water Shortage Declared in the Netherlands Due to Drought

The Netherlands has reached a critical level in its water sources due to prolonged drought. The water levels in the Rhine and Meuse rivers are significantly lower than usual for July, causing disruptions in waterway transportation. In the city of Nijmegen, the water levels in the rivers and waterways have dropped to a critical threshold. An official water shortage has been declared. Authorities are taking measures to conserve water sources and are urging citizens to save water.