Drop in water levels continues
Water levels throughout the region have begun to drop. Lower water levels are also visible in the low-lying areas around Leekstermeer. The rainfall over the past few hours has not necessitated any additional measures.
Water level drop at Leekstermeer
Closing the floodgate at Schouwerzijl and evenly distributing the excess water across the entire catchwater caused the water level in the Leekstermeer to drop. The pumping stations operate to drain the excess water and bring the water levels back to the target level. There is still a significant inflow of water from Drenthe. To discharge the excess water effectively and quickly, the floodgate at Schouwerzijl remains closed. Last night, 17 million cubic meters were discharged into the Wadden Sea via the Clevering locks.
Inspections are also conducted on weekends
The outlook is favorable with drier weather on the way. Due to the expected further decline in water levels, debris may accumulate in the water. This can block culverts and impede water drainage. Urgent problems will be resolved over the weekend. Further inspections will also take place in the coming days to monitor vulnerable areas.
Flood
Over the past few days, a low-pressure system has region heavy rainfall to our region . Due to this amount of rain and saturated soil, water levels have risen. These high water levels are causing localized flooding. Water levels are now falling again in most areas. Our pumping stations still pumping stations at maximum capacity to discharge the excess water into the sea.