Amsterdam airport cancels all flights as storms blast the Netherlands | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

Amsterdam airport cancels all flights as storms blast the Netherlands

Agence France-Presse, The Hague | ByAgence France-Presse, The Hague
Jan 18, 2018 04:23 PM IST

All Dutch trains were halted amid winds of up to 140 kilometres (86 miles) an hour.

Severe winter gales battered the Netherlands Thursday forcing Amsterdam airport to cancel all flights, while all Dutch trains were halted amid winds of up to 140 kilometres (86 miles) an hour.

A man passes a crashed tree uprooted by heavy winds in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Thursday, January 18, 2018.(AP Photo)
A man passes a crashed tree uprooted by heavy winds in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Thursday, January 18, 2018.(AP Photo)

“Due to severe weather conditions: all air traffic has been suspended until further notice,” Schiphol airport, one of Europe’s busiest flight hubs, said in a tweet. The notice came shortly after the national weather service upped its warning to the highest code red level.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On