Remember when we had no rain for a month? Well, it looks like we’re now heading to the other extreme and 2023 might just be the wettest year in recent history.
That’s no surprise as, thus far, 2023 has really been a moody year: first, it rained too little, then far too much.
And the rest of November and December? They’re also expected to be pretty rainy, even by Dutch standards. Wat leuk… 🫠
Another record broken
The rainiest year ever in the Netherlands was 1998. But the way things are going, the KNMI thinks 2023 might take home the new top spot.
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For you maths folks who love numbers: 2023 had 20% more rain than the average year in the past century. If December is as rainy as November has been… well, let’s just say there’s a lot of water headed our way. 😳
Bad news for farmers
Although the rain might just annoy us while we bike to our office jobs, it’s far more consequential for farmers. With all the rain pelting down, it becomes impossible to harvest because the fields are too wet.
2023 potato harvest , IFA quoting 60% still to be lifted. Stress and strain on growers is now concerning. Growers have high cost outlays still stuck in ground. Bacterial breakdown, skin disease and overall quality will be a challenge in storage.@farmersjournal @IFAmedia pic.twitter.com/fSIrUs2gpq
— Tom Murray (@Tomurrayland) November 3, 2023
So it’s in all of our best interest that the rain eases up a little. Let’s hope 2023 becomes familiar with the concept of moderation.
What’s your take on all this rain headed our way? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!
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