Code orange for thunderstorms & extra surveillance after World Cup match
Expect dangerous weather today due to severe thunderstorms following the recent heatwave. Simultaneously, the elimination of the Dutch national team from the World Cup is resulting in both festivities and extra security measures in various cities.
You must be alert to sudden weather changes now that the KNMI (the national weather institute) has issued a code orange for the entire country. Following a period of extreme heat, severe thunderstorms with a chance of lightning and flooding are moving across the Netherlands. This may affect your travel or outdoor activities; be careful if you take to the road.
In the cities, the police are extra alert following the football match between the Netherlands and Morocco, which Morocco won on penalties. In Amsterdam-Nieuw-West, the victory led to street celebrations. To maintain public order and prevent unrest, the municipality of Amersfoort has implemented extra camera surveillance at gathering points such as the artwork 'De Stier'.
In the app, you can read more about the criticism of the Dutch national team's tactics and the warning from the RIVM regarding the influence of disinformation on public health.