“This Is the Worst Situation in Almost 50 Years”: West Flanders Extends Capture Ban Again

The capture ban in West Flanders is being extended further. From now on, it is forbidden to pump water from the Blankaart, the Hertsbergebeek and the Mandel. "This is the worst situation since 1976", says governor Carl Decaluwé. "We have to hope for rain, otherwise the polders will also come into focus."