Tag: dike
400 years ago a dike broke in the Netherlands – a company is still paying interest for the consequences to this day
It is a rarity and has survived a lot: the oldest promissory note in the world that still earns interest today. Its story begins in 1624. What kind of interest…
the construction company of the Walia dike in Ndjamena complains of not being paid
In Chad, the flooding of the Chari and Logone rivers which threatened the capital Ndjamena seems to be decreasing in intensity in recent days, but the districts of the 9th…
Lekdijk first: plastic screen should solve the biggest problem of dike reinforcement
In the autumn, before the high water season, the water board hopes to complete the work on the two kilometers of Lekdijk near Jaarsveld. “After this dike reinforcement, there will…
Gardens of houses outside the dike in Leerdam under water: ‘Woke up a few times last night to have a look’
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…
Van Rossem Tells: Major dike breach and the oldest bond in the world (which still earns interest!)
Tull en ‘t Waal – The high water at the Lekdijk has been keeping us busy for days now. In 1624 things went seriously wrong with the dike there. It…
Checks at the dike along Lek and Nederrijn, sandbags where necessary
This is necessary due to the high water in recent days. Due to storm Pia, the rising groundwater level, lots of rain and meltwater from the Alps, the water in…
A dike army and sandbagging science: Oudewater reenacts an impending dike disaster
Since Monday, the De Stichtse Rijnlanden Water Board has been organizing the multi-day crisis exercise ‘IJssel’ together with Defense and the municipality of Oudewater. A total of more than thirty…
What if? Oudewater reenacts impending dike disaster: ‘Climate change increases chance’
Since Monday, the De Stichtse Rijnlanden Water Board has been organizing the multi-day crisis exercise ‘IJssel’ together with Defense and the municipality of Oudewater. A total of more than thirty…
Council approves new dike construction in Erie shore area
News Local News Published Sep 21, 2023 • 3 minute read Chatham-Kent council held a special meeting Thursday night at the John D. Bradley Convention Center to vote on a…
Firefighter Marcel was not prepared for Wilnis dike breach: ‘I was like putting out fires’
Former fire chief Marcel Dokter and his team were the first to attend. He is called in the middle of the night. “There was a call about flooding in Margrietstraat,…