Update: first round of dyke surveillance went well
Last night, we dyke surveillance a full dyke surveillance in connection with high tide at sea. As a precaution, we inspected the sea dyke Lauwersoog to Delfzijl. Parts of the quays in Lauwersoog, Eemshaven, and Delfzijl were flooded. In Delfzijl, there was also water on the roads near the port. This did not result in any dangerous situations.
Materials that could float away have been cleared away. No damage to the dyke has dyke . When it is light, we will carry out a second inspection to check that there is indeed no damage. We will also check whether there are any materials that need to be removed.
The highest water level measured was NAP + 04.02 meters at pumping station Drie Delfzijlen pumping station . This was measured at around 7:00 this morning. The water is now receding. We will reopen the dyke passages Delfzijl in the course of the day.