Update Eunice: dyke surveillance will be carried out; closure of Delfzijl dyke passages from 21:30.

Due to the revised forecast for sea levels, Storm Eunice has prompted the following measures in the Noorderzijl region :

• The expected sea levels are the determining factor for setting up dyke surveillance. The latest forecasts from Rijkswaterstaat metre a maximum water level of NAP+ 3.90 metre . This level is expected at 2:10 a.m. on Saturday morning. This means that the water authority dyke surveillance water authority dyke surveillance , contrary to the earlier announcement this afternoon. Full dyke surveillance required when the water level reaches NAP+ 3.80 metre.
• The dyke passages the harbour Delfzijl will be closed starting at NAP+ 3.00 metre. Due to the expected high tide, we will begin closing the crossings tonight at 9:30 p.m. NAP+ 3.00 metre expected at 12:30 a.m. Traffic will be rerouted via signs. We will carry out the closure in collaboration with our colleagues from the Hunze en Aa’s Water Board.
• The floodgates at Paterswoldsemeer were closed this afternoon. If the storm uproots trees along the flood defence the lake, damage could occur. By closing the floodgates in advance, we are reducing the risk of potential flooding.
• The water authority since water authority able to discharge a significant amount of excess water into the sea. Water levels in the region are mostly normal and under control. However, the water level in the Lauwersmeer is higher than normal. The water authority expects to be able to discharge excess water water authority this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon.

Once the storm has subsided, we will conduct an inspection tour of our dykes flood embankments other structures tomorrow.