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Storm Benjamin Hits Netherlands: 158 Flights Canceled

10/23/2025

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The Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issued a code yellow weather warning for the Netherlands due to Storm Benjamin, with winds reaching up to 120 kilometers per hour expected on October 23 and 24.
A code orange warning covers coastal provinces, signaling significant disruptions to road and rail traffic.
Schiphol Airport reported 158 flights canceled by Thursday afternoon, primarily affecting KLM.

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The Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute (KNMI) issued a code yellow weather warning for the Netherlands due to Storm Benjamin, with winds reaching up to 120 kilometers per hour expected on October 23 and 24.
A code orange warning covers coastal provinces, signaling significant disruptions to road and rail traffic.
Schiphol Airport reported 158 flights canceled by Thursday afternoon, primarily affecting KLM.