Hottest night ever measured in Netherlands

Last night was the hottest night ever in the Netherlands since temperatures measurements started in 1901. The minimum in De Bilt was 23.6 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous record from 9 August 2004 of 20.8 degrees, Weerplaza reports.

Maastricht had a higher minimum temperature in 2012, but official records are always measured at the weather station in De Bilt.

Deelen in Gelderland was the warmest last night, with a minimum of 24.4 degrees. Flevoland, the Wadden area and the western parts of Zeeland all also had minimums of above 23 degrees Celsius. 

Tonight is also expected to be warm, with minimums ranging between 20 and 22 degrees.