Storm Boelo causes disruption: Schiphol cancels dozens of flights
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Storm Boelo caused major disruption across the Netherlands on Sunday. Strong winds and heavy rain showers caused problems on roads, on the railways and at the airport. At Schiphol, dozens of flights had to be cancelled. Travellers are advised to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.
The storm moved across the country and brought wind force eight in many regions. In the coastal provinces it blew even harder. In some places trees were uprooted and branches fell onto roads. Emergency services received many reports and had to turn out several times. Power outages were also reported in various locations, some of which have not yet been resolved.
The railway operator ran fewer trains on a number of routes to allow for safe travel. Buses and ferry services also faced delays or cancellations. Before the storm, the KNMI had issued a code orange warning, which means there is a chance of serious consequences. Weather services expect conditions to calm down later in the evening.
Authorities are urging people to be careful and to avoid unnecessary journeys. They also ask that loose objects in gardens and on balconies be secured. Damage will continue to be assessed over the coming hours, and it is not yet clear how many people have been affected.
Sources: bnr.nl
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