Heavy rain expected midweek, followed by brief warmer spell
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across the Netherlands on Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing significant rainfall to parts of the country, weather bureau Weeronline said.
The heaviest downpours are likely in the central and western regions, where up to 50 millimetres could fall locally. The north and southeast will see less rain, but most areas should receive at least some relief from recent dry conditions.
The rain will be followed by a short-lived spell of warmer and drier weather from Thursday, with temperatures climbing to summer-like levels. A few isolated showers may still occur, but no widespread rainfall is forecast during this period.
From Sunday, conditions are set to turn unsettled again as winds shift to the west or southwest. This will bring new bands of showers in from the Atlantic, keeping the overall weather pattern changeable into the final week of July.
The rain this week will help farmers and vegetation and boost water levels in rivers and lakes although regional differences remain. While some areas have already seen substantial rainfall, others are still facing local restrictions such as sprinkler bans.
The national rainfall deficit is now expected to stay below 200 mm through to the end of July and this means the Netherlands is no longer among the driest 5% of years on record, Weeronline said.
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