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Water board imposes ‘rare’ daytime watering ban for 1.4 million people: ‘Situation worsening’

Water board imposes ‘rare’ daytime watering ban for 1.4 million people: ‘Situation worsening’

The Amstel, Gooi en Vecht Water Board has issued a rare daytime irrigation ban for 1.4 million people due to worsening drought conditions. The restriction prohibits the watering of gardens, sports fields, and pastures starting this Friday to preserve water supplies.

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