Heat, PFAS, corona, language, and traffic (Thursday, June 18)

From Thursday, the National Heat Plan will apply throughout the Netherlands. On Friday, it can locally reach 34 or 35 degrees. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issues a yellow warning, except on the Wadden Islands.

Regional Water Authority Friesland (Wetterskip Fryslân) reports that PFAS is present in all tested Friesland waters. The values are higher than the standard for surface water. Groundwater also contains PFAS, and Vitens warns of lower water pressure in Northeast Twente.

On Wednesday, the parliamentary corona commission heard two critics about the corona period. Amrish Baidjoe said urgency was lacking during the second wave. Rob Elens defended his choice for an antimalarial drug.

State Secretary Judith Tielen wants more attention for language education in schools. In a letter to parliament, she says that language and arithmetic are underperforming. Since 2022, the Master Plan for basic skills has been running, with language receiving the highest priority.

On Leenderweg in Eindhoven, motorists park on the central reservation after renovation. According to the municipality, this is not intended and is unsafe. Furthermore, the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) reports that Tesla did not deceive the service.