Amsterdam International Airport Schiphol canceled more than 100 flights on Friday, and others are delayed. The reason is the strong gusty winds caused by the Darragh depression. Rail and road transport is also affected. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a yellow warning for almost the entire country. TASR reports on this based on reports from Reuters and the Dutch media.
The airport advised travelers to follow up-to-date flight information or contact the airline. His spokesman told NOS television that passengers should expect cancellations and delays of both incoming and outgoing flights.
KNMI states on its website that it expects strong gusty winds in almost the entire Netherlands in the morning, which will reach speeds of 75-100 kilometers per hour. The wind can cause complications in traffic, especially for cyclists and drivers of trucks and cars with trailers. Falling tree branches can also pose a danger.
ProRail, which manages rail infrastructure, reported widespread problems caused by fallen trees on rail lines. According to her, the strong wind affected several areas. A spokesman for the Dutch railways reported extensive delays to services around the city of Almere, where a tree fell on the track.
According to NOS, bad weather will plague the Netherlands on Saturday as well. Low pressure Darragh has previously caused problems in Ireland and Britain. According to Dutch television, it is heading south and moving over northern France.
