No New Flooding in North Holland: Extra Large Sandbags Hold Back Water in Volendam

No New Flooding in North Holland: Extra Large Sandbags Hold Back Water in Volendam

ANP Extra large sandbags are used to hold back the water at the Zuideinde in Volendam NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 20:46 There is still high water in several places in North Holland, but the situation is currently stable. There was no new flooding today in areas outside the dykes near Hoorn and Volendam. Municipalities, safety regions and … Read more

Emergency Evacuation and Flooding Crisis in Lilienthal, Near Bremen

Emergency Evacuation and Flooding Crisis in Lilienthal, Near Bremen

ReutersThe fire brigade in Lilienthal, near Bremen NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 01:01 In the German town of Meppen, just across the border from Drenthe, a nursing home has been evacuated due to the high water level. German media report that the building is located directly on the Eems and that 47 residents have been accommodated elsewhere. 30 … Read more

Overijsselse Vecht Reaches Record High Water Levels Causing Access Issues and Cancelled Events

Overijsselse Vecht Reaches Record High Water Levels Causing Access Issues and Cancelled Events

Dec 27, 2023 at 9:20 PM Update: 7 hours ago The water level of the Overijsselse Vecht reached a record high on Wednesday. The large amount of water continues to cause problems in other places as well. For example, Loevestein Castle will not be accessible in the coming days and there is quicksand on the … Read more

Sailing Ban and Emergency Dike Construction Due to High Water in De Dommel Water Board Area

Sailing Ban and Emergency Dike Construction Due to High Water in De Dommel Water Board Area

Dec 27, 2023 at 2:59 PM Update: an hour ago A sailing ban applies for the time being in the De Dommel Water Board area. The North Brabant water board says that the high water can lead to “dangerous situations”. Normally, canoeing, sailing and rowing are allowed in several streams in the area. The water … Read more

High Water Levels Cause Concern for Dutch Farmers’ Harvest – Latest Updates

High Water Levels Cause Concern for Dutch Farmers’ Harvest – Latest Updates

Dec 27, 2023 at 1:33 PM Update: an hour ago The increased water level is causing nuisance in various parts of the country. Farmers are very concerned about the consequences of the high water. The harvest of potatoes and sugar beets in particular is at risk. Many plots are now completely empty, says a spokesperson … Read more

Deventer IJssel River Water Level Rising, Measures Taken to Protect Historic Center

Deventer IJssel River Water Level Rising, Measures Taken to Protect Historic Center

27 dec 2023 om 11:02 The water level in the IJssel is still rising. “We are moving towards 6.30 meters,” says a spokesperson for the municipality of Deventer. Above that critical limit, the city can flood. Sandbags and other measures should protect the old city center against this. “The increase is no longer as fast … Read more

Flooding – flooding of Machland near Ardagger expected

Flooding – flooding of Machland near Ardagger expected

A water level of around 45 centimeters is expected in Machland near Ardagger. Photo: Pressl EFlooding of the Machland on the Danube in Ardagger is expected. The early warning level was reached on Saturday morning. The highest level is forecast for Sunday morning, reports Ardagger’s mayor Hannes Pressl. On the Schatzkastl staircase path directly on … Read more

Belgium Flooding: High Water in Woumen and Diksmuide, West Flanders

Belgium Flooding: High Water in Woumen and Diksmuide, West Flanders

AFPHHigh water in Woumen NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 09:53 Flooding is still expected in Belgium due to the persistent rain. Water levels have been extremely high in various regions in Belgium for days. Due to the rain in recent days, “every drop of rain is currently one too much for West Flanders”, according to acting governor Anne … Read more