In addition, the water board also had to deal with pump failures, including in Hardinxveld-Giessendam. Romijn: “We have been working hard for three months. Then it is not a question of whether something will go technically wrong, but when. That has its effect, but we are now installing emergency pumps. We expect to be up to full speed soon. can pump.” And these days are also a good exercise for people who live outside the dikes. “This is the winter bed of the river, this is what it is intended for. It is exceptional, but in all honesty: this will happen more often in the future.”
Gardens of houses outside the dike in Leerdam under water: ‘Woke up a few times last night to have a look’
