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Exercise to close IJ barrier to protect the city from flooding

Exercise to close IJ barrier to protect the city from flooding

Authorities recently conducted an annual drill to test the closure procedures for the IJfront sluice gates in Amsterdam. This exercise ensures that the city is effectively prepared to protect itself against extreme weather and flooding events.

Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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