Storm 'Emmy' has hit Scandinavia: over 100,000 homes are without electricity, flights have been canceled, and roads are closed.
Storm 'Emmy', which hit Scandinavia on Friday evening, caused serious disruptions to transportation, left tens of thousands of homes without electricity, and led to the cancellation of mass events.
According to Norwegian broadcaster NRK and Danish channel DR, the southern regions of Norway and Denmark were the hardest hit. In Norway, around 120,000 homes were left without power, and mobile communication disruptions were reported in some areas.
The storm damaged road infrastructure: over a hundred roads were closed due to fallen trees, landslides, and collapses. There are reports of trees falling on cars and partial destruction of buildings, but no information about casualties has been received so far.
Railway services were also disrupted. In Oslo, one of the metro trains derailed after tree branches fell onto an open section of the track. Several suburban rail lines were halted, and ferry services were canceled.
On one of the mountain roads, a bus overturned - preliminary reports indicate that no one was injured. Authorities are urging citizens not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.
According to the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, 'Emmy' could be the most powerful storm in the last 25 years.
In neighboring Denmark, the consequences are also significant: ferry services have been canceled, and traffic on bridges is restricted. This particularly affects high-sailing vehicles, which may be overturned by strong gusts of wind.
On the Great Belt Bridge, which connects the islands of Zealand and Funen, truck traffic has been temporarily closed, and speed limits have been introduced. The speed of most trains across the country has been reduced, and some services have been canceled.
Due to the storm, the marathon in the city of Skagen in northern Jutland was canceled - around 3,500 people had confirmed their participation. Organizers made the decision at the last moment, citing dangerous weather conditions and a high risk of falling trees on the route.
The storm also affected the Netherlands: dozens of flights were canceled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. The airport is one of the largest aviation hubs in Europe, so delays may also impact connecting flights across the continent.
Authorities in all hurricane-affected countries continue to monitor the situation and warn of possible worsening weather conditions in the coming days.
