There is nothing more tempting to seek out the cooling water. It can be tempting to seek refreshment in waterways and bridges on hot days. Rijkswaterstaat points out on Twitter that this is prohibited. It is dangerous and it can result in a fine of 150 euros.

Ice cream and water will be distributed to travelers at Schiphol in the coming days. But since long queues from outside are standard at Schiphol, rubbing against scalding is advised. The GGD advises people to wear thin clothing and a hat or cap to stay cool.

bad luck on the way

When you go on the road these days, the ANWB advises to open the doors to cool down the car before departure. This way the worst heat can escape. Of course you only do that in places where it is safe. For the road, it is of course advised to take enough drinking water with you and to drink plenty of water. The air conditioning is of course an excellent tool. It is advised not to set it colder than 6 degrees below the outside temperature.

When Rijkswaterstaat sets up a heat protocol, this means that people with bad luck at the roadside will be removed as soon as possible. It is recommended to put an umbrella in the trunk. Then you don't have to wait for help unprotected in the sun in the event of a breakdown.

public transport

ProRail gives the same tip for train passengers to take water with them. If trains come to a standstill, people from the railway manager will come as soon as possible who also have extra water with them. The NS is going to lower the air conditioning in the trains. According to the company, this reduces the chance that the train system will fail.

In some cities, such as Antwerp, older trams are being taken out of service because they have no air conditioning or insufficient ventilation. Check the timetable in advance to avoid surprises. A spokesperson for the GVB in Amsterdam says that the metros, trams and buses can in principle withstand the heat.