Houseboat hits bridge in Maastricht after support dam breaks

Water board engineers are on continued full alert as more heavy rain falls on sodden ground and in full rivers, boosting the risk of flooding in low-lying areas. Sandbags have been placed to protect homes in Volendam and Hoorn and pumping stations are working round the clock to remove excess water. The Maas river, for example, is expected to reach its height on Thursday and Friday as water from heavy rain downstream moves through the country. In Maastricht itself, a...