BRABANT FIGHTS AGAINST WATER

 

 

On this day there are 10.0000 people leaving their houses because of the high water.  Most residents of Tieler-en Culemborgwaard have to leave their houses by law. 

Most people from the Bommelwaard, who had to leave their houses found shelter by relatives or friends. Those who did not find shelter anywhere went to the shelter that local governments had erected in the Autotron in Rosmalen (an amusement park). In the Autotron, the government have put 1500 beds for them. And it was necessary to have another 3500 beds in supply.

For the kids some activities were organized in the reception center. Clowns and entertainers were hired and in the culture center kids could do crafts. There is a big relief when the pet-owners hear that their pets may stay with them. At first the animals were supposed to go to a pension.

The city Tiel is totally empty

In the reception center there is always a doctor and a vet on duty. The condition of the dikes are very critical. The condition of the dikes are very critical. In Ochten, the dikes are unreliable over distance of 800 meter. But there is also a luminous point since the water in Limburg is declining.

Next day.