Denmark has been experiencing a severe storm called ”Amy” since last night, accompanied by hurricane-speed winds in some areas, which has led to partial paralysis of transportation and caused widespread material damage.
According to the Danish Meteorological Service, wind gusts of 35 meters per second, equivalent to hurricane force, were recorded in Frederikshavn on Saturday morning, while average wind speeds at other stations ranged between 25 and 28 meters per second.
Trees fell and main roads were closed
Police in North and South Jutland reported a large number of tree falls, which led to the closure of some main roads and disrupted traffic.
- In Grenåvej, north of Aarhus, trees have fallen heavily, completely blocking the road, and emergency teams are working to remove the obstructions.
- In Espergærde, a large tree fell onto the public road.
- In Helsingør, emergency services intervened to remove a tree that had fallen on Gurrevej.
Police urged drivers to be cautious due to the risk of hydroplaning and more trees falling as strong winds continued.
Train delays and cancellations
The storm also caused widespread disruption to train services across the country:
- All S-tog trains in Copenhagen have been operating at a reduced speed since 3 a.m., resulting in noticeable delays and cancellations on some lines.
- Public transport company DSB has announced delays and cancellations between Aarhus, Aalborg and Aalborg Airport, as well as a reduction in the number of trains between Copenhagen and Helsingør.
- Train traffic was temporarily halted this morning across the Storebæltsbroen bridge due to strong winds, before resuming later with operational restrictions.
Authorities recommend that travelers follow updates via the official Rejseplanen website before traveling.
Heavy rain and persistent winds
The storm was accompanied by heavy rainfall exceeding 20 mm in large areas of Jutland since midnight. The winds are expected to gradually subside on the island of Zealand during the coming hours, while the island of Bornholm will remain under the influence of strong winds until the afternoon.
Authorities confirm that the priority now is to remove fallen trees and secure roads and railway lines, with calls for citizens to avoid unnecessary travel until weather conditions improve.
