Water levels peaked last night; now falling
Over the past few days, a low-pressure system has region heavy rainfall to our region . The high water levels have caused localized flooding. The peak was reached last night. Water levels are now falling in most areas. Our pumping stations at maximum capacity to discharge the excess water into the sea.
High water levels are causing local disruptions
Due to the heavy rainfall over the past few days, the ground is saturated. Last night, water levels peaked in many areas of our region. The high water levels are causing localized flooding. Our pumping stations operating at full capacity to drain the water where necessary. This may take some time, partly due to the drainage of water from the Drenthe portion of our area. This water flows via De Onlanden and the Leekstermeer to the Lauwersmeer. Where possible, we are distributing the water across our entire catchwater protect vulnerable areas. The Lettelberterpetten and Lettelberterbergboezem overflow areas near the Leekstermeer have also been activated to temporarily accommodate the excess water.
Sandbags have been placed where necessary
Where necessary, we are providing additional protection to minimize disruption. This is necessary at the campground on Leekstermeer, where additional sandbags are being placed because the water level in this lake has risen slightly. To prevent the water level from rising further, we are temporarily maintaining a higher water level at certain locations. This slows down the inflow of water into Leekstermeer, allowing the pumping station Waterwolf pumping station to effectively drain the excess water from the lake. That is also why we closed the valve at Schouwerzijl yesterday. This relieves the inflow from the northern section to De Waterwolf. It also creates more capacity to discharge water from Drenthe and the Westerkwartier to De Waterwolf. Water from the northern section is discharged via pumping station Louwes pumping station .
Hoornse Dyke excavated due to a gas leak
The toe of the Hoornse dyke the Hoornseplas has been partially excavated due to a gas leak. The leak has been located and repaired by the relevant authorities. We are closely monitoring the situation on site. The dyke since dyke repaired.
Forecast for the coming days
Friday will bring another day of precipitation. After that, drier weather is on the way. With favorable conditions for outflow at sea on the horizon, water levels are expected to continue to drop. This process may take some time, partly due to the discharge of water from Drenthe. In some areas, water levels may remain stable for a while before the drop really begins. Our colleagues will continue flood defences dykes flood defences , and we remain extra vigilant. The use of balancing lakes not necessary, as water safety is not at risk.