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Dutch authorities have introduced temporary bans on groundwater pumping to protect nature amid ongoing drought conditions.

Due to persistent drought, several regions in the Netherlands, including Twente, Achterhoek, and areas around the Veluwe, have imposed temporary prohibitions on pumping groundwater. These restrictions aim to preserve vulnerable ecosystems and groundwater levels, affecting both agriculture and private use such as garden watering. Water boards have issued warnings to stakeholders to comply with the bans to safeguard the environment.