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Drought forces adjustments to 175-year-old dog swimming event in Belgium

The Oude Leie-arm in Sint-Baafs-Vijve has dropped over half a meter due to drought, forcing organizers of the 175-year-old dog swimming event to lower steps. The event, held over two weekends in October, continues but with modifications. This highlights local climate impacts on long-standing traditions.

VRT NWS1 day agoBECredibility 10%View source

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Mosaic Score2.0
Model confidence0.9
Significance0.1
Source credibility0.1

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#drought#climate#belgium#event#water-level

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Sint-Baafs-VijveWielsbekeOude Leie-arm
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