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Powerful storm lashes Netherlands, killing one and disrupting travel nationwide

  • Strong winds up to 146 km/h from summer storm Poly hit the Netherlands, disrupting air and rail traffic and leaving one dead.
  • Over 300 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport and train services in northern Netherlands were halted.
  • Dutch authorities urged residents in affected areas to stay indoors and only call emergency services for life-threatening situations.
  • This was the strongest summer storm on record in the Netherlands, with winds of force 11 measured in IJmuiden.
  • Uprooted trees and a toppled truck were reported in Amsterdam, The Hague, and Haarlem.
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