2023 may be the wettest on record, as downpours continue
1 year, 1 month ago

2023 may be the wettest on record, as downpours continue

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2023 is on its way to being the wettest since records began in 1906 and local records have already been broken in some places, according to weather bureau KNMI. Record volumes of rain have fallen since mid October and if it keeps up, the 1998 total of 1109 millimetres of rain will be beaten next month, the KNMI said. “We expect the volume of rain to reach 1079 millimetres this year,” said KNMI weatherman Frank Selten. “But if December is wetter than normal as well, then 2023 could well be the wettest on record.” The KNMI said in its latest climate forecasts last month that Dutch summers will be warmer and winters wetter as the earth heats up.

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2024 ranks among the top three wettest years on record in the Netherlands
1 week ago

2024 ranks among the top three wettest years on record in the Netherlands

NL Times  

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Next week to be gloomy and stormy, wet snow expected
1 month ago

Next week to be gloomy and stormy, wet snow expected

NL Times  

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First half of 2024 was exceptionally warm with record rainfall
5 months, 3 weeks ago

First half of 2024 was exceptionally warm with record rainfall

Dutch News  

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With two days to go, November is set to be the wettest on record
1 year ago

With two days to go, November is set to be the wettest on record

Dutch News  

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With two days to go, November is set to be the wettest on record
1 year ago

With two days to go, November is set to be the wettest on record

Dutch News  

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2023 may be the wettest on record, as downpours continue
1 year, 1 month ago

2023 may be the wettest on record, as downpours continue

Dutch News  

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This year likely to be the wettest on record in the Netherlands
1 year, 1 month ago

This year likely to be the wettest on record in the Netherlands

NL Times  

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Netherlands on track for the rainiest January ever
1 year, 10 months ago

Netherlands on track for the rainiest January ever

NL Times  

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NL Times  

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NL Times  

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2022 the sixth driest year in Dutch history
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NL Times  

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Spring drought similar to record year 1976
2 years, 7 months ago

Spring drought similar to record year 1976

NL Times  

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2020 to end with wet snow; 2021 to start with overnight freeze
3 years, 11 months ago

2020 to end with wet snow; 2021 to start with overnight freeze

NL Times  

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Rainy weather to take a break from tomorrow
4 years, 1 month ago

Rainy weather to take a break from tomorrow

NL Times  

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