East Flanders lifts water extraction ban in 3 zones; drought persists

Governor Carina Van Cauter lifted the temporary ban on pumping water from non-navigable waterways and public canals in three zones of East Flanders, while the ban remains in other zones. West Flanders also eased restrictions in several places. The partial lifting signals localized improvement, but drought conditions remain concerning across the region.

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