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Celebrating Christmas in the water - 30 Years Later
Christmas 2023 marked exactly 30 years since the Meuse river in Limburg reached new record heights. This page is a historical liveblog that looks back on the events of this flood disaster between December 17 and December 28, 1993. Here, you’ll read about the day-to-day challenges of that time, paired with impressive footage, objects from our collection and quotes by Limburgers who stood knee-deep (or deeper!) in the water.
Toetie and Swipey: the story behind this photo
28 december 1993: Recovering and looking to the future
27 december 1993: Who's paying the bill?
26 december 1993: Gazing at the water
25 december 1993: A Christmas like no other
24 december 1993: Silent night
23 december 1993: Rescuers in orange high-vis jackets
22 december 1993: Meuse valley disaster area
21 december 1993: The alarm bell rings
20 december 1993: The water is engulfing Itteren and Borgharen.
19 december 1993: The Meuse will return
18 december 1993: Calm before the storm
17 December 1993: Limburg’s residents are no strangers to water.