Dutch Dikes Under Threat as Severe European Drought Causes Cracks and Low River Levels
Dutch dike inspectors, like Jeroen Wouda and Dirk Boom, are using modern tech to find drought-induced cracks in peat dikes, vital for the low-lying Netherlands. A severe European drought has also caused record low levels in the Rhine and Danube, impacting cargo shipping, agriculture, and raising concerns about long-term water management.
