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Code Yellow Expanded as Storm Amy Brings Wind and Heavy Rain Across the Netherlands

Authorities activated water‑management and travel measures to reduce flooding and keep roads safe.

Overview

  • KNMI widened its code yellow wind warning early Saturday to include Utrecht, Gelderland, Limburg and Flevoland, with gusts of roughly 75–95 km/h expected and the Wadden area under alerts into Sunday afternoon.
  • Forecasters report widespread downpours, with 20–50 mm of rain likely in places, prompting the Delfland water board to lower polder and ditch levels under its rainfall protocol.
  • Organizers called off outdoor events such as the ROETZ Festival and a multi‑agency open day in Gouda, and Leiden’s festival adjusted operations with bus route changes and the Friday night fireworks canceled for safety.
  • Rijkswaterstaat cautions for major delays from planned works around Rotterdam, including closures on the A13 and A16, a weekend shutdown of the Spijkenisserbrug, and a nighttime closure of the Thomassentunnel.
  • Emergency services dealt with storm impacts Saturday morning, including fallen trees in North Brabant and Gelderland (e.g., Harderwijk and Apeldoorn) and multiple traffic incidents reported since Friday.