Overview

• Nationaal Hitteplan is in force across all provinces from June 30, with KNMI issuing code yellow warnings for persistent heat in Groningen.
• Meteorologists forecast temperatures reaching 33 °C on Tuesday and around 31 °C on Wednesday, with urban areas expected to be even hotter.
• RIVM has alerted municipal and care services to extend homeless shelters’ opening hours to 12:00–18:00 and deploy street workers with heat-safety information.
• Health officials identify people aged 75 and older, young children, pregnant women and the homeless as most at risk from prolonged high temperatures.
• KNMI advises the public to avoid direct sun exposure and refrain from heavy physical activity between 12:00 and 18:00 during peak heat.