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

Due to the adjustment of the expected sea level, storm Eunice has prompted these measures in the Noorderzijlvest region :

• The expected water levels at sea are decisive for setting up dyke surveillance. The latest forecasts from Rijkswaterstaat show a highest water level of NAP+ 3.90 meters. 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 from a water level of NAP+ 3.80 meters.
• The dyke passages the port of Delfzijl will be closed from NAP+ 3.00 meters. With the expected high tide, we will close the passages tonight from 9:30 p.m. NAP+ 3.00 meters is expected at 12:30 a.m. Traffic will be diverted with signs. We will carry out the closure with our colleagues from the Hunze en Aa’s Water Board.
• The floodgates at Paterswoldsemeer were closed this afternoon. If trees on the flood defence the lake are uprooted by the storm, damage could occur. By closing the floodgates in advance, we reduce the risk of potential flooding.
• The water authority now water authority able to discharge a lot of excess water into the sea. Water levels in the region are mostly normal and under control. However, the water level in Lauwersmeer is higher than normal. This afternoon and tomorrow afternoon, the water authority expects to be able to discharge excess water water authority .

Once the storm has subsided, an inspection round of our dykes quays, and structures will take place tomorrow.