Netherlands & European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service

Netherlands: Netherlands reported 480 excess deaths, mainly among over-80s.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: C3S confirmed June 2026 as the hottest June on record for Western Europe.

Netherlands: The Netherlands issued its first-ever red heat alert, with temperatures expected to reach 40C, leading to school closures and public transport scaling down, highlighting the severity of the heatwave's impact.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service, represented by its deputy director Samantha Burgess, explained that the hot weather was due to a 'heat dome' of trapped air, providing meteorological context.

Netherlands: The Netherlands faced dike risks and shipping disruptions on the Rhine due to drought, impacting agriculture and transport.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: Reported record-low river flows and heatwave data.

Netherlands: Dutch farmers face crop losses and water restrictions, while the country manages water shortages strategically.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: Copernicus notes Europe is fastest-warming continent, contributing to drought conditions.

Netherlands: The Netherlands, through its meteorological institute, contributes to global climate research and forecasting related to El Ni .

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that daily sea surface temperatures in April inched toward near-record highs, reflecting the transition to El Ni , and noted marine heat waves breaking records.

Netherlands: Netherlands contributed to EU assistance for Spain.

European Union — Copernicus Climate Change Service: Copernicus provided emergency mapping and data showing Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average.