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The Netherlands is bracing for a water crisis as drought hits hard, pushing the country to level two of water shortage—just one step from full-blown emergency. Key rivers like the IJssel are hitting record lows, forcing restrictions on water flow and river traffic to preserve drinking water. Authorities in The Hague are scrambling to decide on tougher measures, including one-way shipping lanes and potential bans on water extraction from local ditches. With the Rhine’s flow at a third of its July average and officials warning of even lower levels this weekend, the economic and logistical fallout is already being felt—and could get worse.

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