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Significant drop in Haarlem severe weather damage last year, rainfall costs lowest since 2017

Significant drop in Haarlem severe weather damage last year, rainfall costs lowest since 2017

Private property damage caused by severe weather in Haarlem fell to 919,000 euros last year, reaching its lowest level since 2017. This figure represents a significant decrease compared to the previous period, which saw nearly two million euros in reported damages.

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