Gardeners in the Netherlands will be granted a day off this Friday due to both the ongoing extreme heatwave and the national football team’s World Cup match. A code orange heat warning is in effect for the central and southern regions of the country starting Wednesday at noon. This alert signifies potentially dangerous conditions due to the high temperatures. The decision to allow gardeners a day off aims to protect outdoor workers from the health risks associated with prolonged exposure to the heat. The timing also accommodates the highly anticipated match of the Dutch national football team at the World Cup. Citizens are advised to follow developments via live updates as the heatwave continues. Authorities are urging caution and preventative measures to mitigate the impact of the extreme weather.