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Strong winds disrupt Dutch
transportation, cancel over 100 flights at Amsterdam Airport
By
6 December 2024
Severe winds across the Netherlands
on Friday caused significant disruptions, with over 100 flights cancelled at
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and widespread effects on rail, road, and maritime
traffic.
Key Impacts
·
Weather
Warnings: KNMI issued a code yellow alert
for 10 of 12 provinces, with wind gusts ranging from 75 to 120 km/h,
particularly in coastal and northern regions.
·
Air
Travel: Over 100 flights were cancelled at
Schiphol, with passengers advised to expect delays and further cancellations.
·
Rail
and Road Disruptions:
o
Fallen trees obstructed train tracks
in multiple locations.
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Road closures included the
Markerwaard dike and sections of the A15 motorway due to accidents caused by
strong winds.
·
Maritime
Restrictions: The Ramspol storm surge barrier
near Kampen was closed to protect against flooding, halting shipping traffic
temporarily.
The adverse weather highlights the challenges
posed by extreme conditions on vital infrastructure and transportation networks
across the Netherlands.
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