The Afsluitdijk is a 32-kilometre Dutch causeway built between 1927 and 1932. It dams the Zuiderzee bay, converting it into the freshwater IJsselmeer lake. This mega-structure provides vital flood protection and connects North Holland with Friesland provinces.
The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured the iconic Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands during his official visit to Europe.
The Afsluitdijk is a 32-kilometre-long dam and causeway located in the Netherlands.
Built between 1927 and 1932 to separate the Zuiderzee (a saltwater inlet of the North Sea) from inland waters.
The dam transforms the enclosed saltwater bay into the IJsselmeer, a freshwater lake.
It connects North Holland and Friesland, providing afour-lane highway connection and having a complex system of shipping locks and discharge sluices.
Significance of the Dam
Global Benchmark for Flood Control: The dam serves as a world-renowned model for flood protection and land reclamation.
Freshwater Security: It protects large regions of the Netherlands from North Sea storm surges while enabling freshwater storage.
Climate Adaptation: Engineers evaluate and raise the height of the crest to adapt to climate change and ensure the dam withstands extreme design storms.
Blueprint for India's Kalpasar Project: The Afsluitdijk inspires Gujarat's proposed Kalpasar Project.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. During the Visit to X country, the Indian Prime Minister visited the Afsluitdijk dam. What is the name of the X country? A) Denmark B) Germany C) Netherlands D) Belgium Answer: C Explanation: During his official visit to Europe, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured the iconic Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands. |
It is a bilateral cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing integrated water resources management, flood resilience, and river basin management. It leverages Dutch technical excellence and institutional frameworks to address India's complex water ecosystem challenges.
The Kalpasar project is an ambitious infrastructure proposal in Gujarat aimed at creating a large freshwater reservoir across the Gulf of Khambhat. It integrates tidal power generation, irrigation spanning over 10 lakh hectares, and vital transportation infrastructure.
The Afsluitdijk is a 32-kilometre-long dam and causeway in the Netherlands completed in 1932. It protects the country from the North Sea, created the freshwater lake IJsselmeer, and serves as a global benchmark in flood control and land reclamation.
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