Tag: Water
The eruption of Hunga Tonga sent colossal quantities of water into the atmosphere: “We have never seen anything like it! »
When a volcano erupts, there are lava flows and plumes of smoke. But when said volcano is a submarine volcano, there can also be ejection into the atmosphere of water…
A water shortage was declared in the Netherlands – agricultural water use and river ship traffic are restricted
The water shortage in the Netherlands is caused by the hot weather and the lowering of the water levels of the big rivers. This summer, several European countries have suffered…
Car wash is doing good business, despite water shortage: ‘I will shower a little shorter tonight’
Zeist – Anyone driving past the car wash on Huis ter Heideweg in Zeist constantly hears the sound of high-pressure spraying. The rims of one car after the other are…
Water, energy… How do municipalities manage additional costs and shortages?
France is still suffering from heat and drought. July 2022 is “the second driest month of all months combined” in France since the start of measurements in 1958-1959, behind March…
Still plenty of drinking water despite drought, but: ‘Think carefully about your consumption’
People who want to keep their garden wet can best do so from a rain barrel and not with drinking water. You can also flush the toilet with that water.…
rural regions relieved, Ndjamena under water
Several districts of Ndjamena were under water after the heavy rains that have fallen in recent days on the capital. No assessment of the damage has been communicated by the…
restrictions and controls multiply
In France, while 93 departments have been affected by a drought alert since August 2, controls on water restrictions are reaching record levels. 4,000 checks have already been carried out…
Krommerijnder can sail again, water level high enough thanks to extra pump
Wijk bij Duurstede – The Krommerijnder in Wijk bij Duurstede can sail again. The tow barge, a replica of a historic barge that sails on the Kromme Rijn, was unable…
Here, people are rescued from the bodies of water in Kentucky
The state’s governor Andy Beshear has said that the death toll will probably increase as long as the rescue work continues, TT writes. Around 400 people have so far been…
Water shortage official: national crisis team will now distribute scarce water
The situation is now so serious that decisions have to be made that concern the regions, water boards and other stakeholders. It is the task of the MTW to coordinate…