Flooding Due to Rain in the North of the Netherlands

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Thunderstorms and strong winds in the northern Netherlands led to flooded streets and damage early yesterday evening. In Roodeschool, Groningen, 46 millimeters of rain fell in a short period, more than half the average monthly rainfall. Elsewhere in the province of Groningen and Friesland, heavy downpours also caused flooding. In the Drenthe capital, Assen, streets were flooded when nearly 40 millimeters of rain fell in a short period. In Beilen…