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Strong Winds, Rain Disrupt Netherlands Travel

by VOA News

   A storm bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the Netherlands
   disrupted air and train travel and prompted authorities to advise
   people to stay inside.

   The country's national meteorology institute said wind gusts could
   reach 100-120 kilometers per hour in three northern provinces and
   warned of potential damage from flying debris and falling trees.

   Amsterdam Airport Schiphol said air traffic would be "very limited" at
   the busy European hub.

   Conditions were expected to improve later Wednesday with the storm
   moving into Denmark and Germany.

   Some information for this report came from The Associated Press, Agence
   France-Presse and Reuters.