European Championship match Germany-Denmark briefly halted as a result of extreme climate, code yellow in Limburg

NOS Nieuws•gisteren, 22:02

The spherical of 16 between Germany and Denmark in Dortmund was briefly halted simply earlier than half-time as a result of heavy rain. A bit of the stadium’s viewers was caught in an enormous downpour.

Within the thirty fifth minute, referee Michael Oliver determined to ship the gamers to the sidelines. A lightning bolt was seen above the stadium shortly after. Folks watching the match in squares within the metropolis had been additionally requested to go house.

The environment among the many greater than 60,000 followers within the largely coated stands initially remained relaxed. “The match has been interrupted as a result of unhealthy climate situations,” the video display within the stadium introduced. The gamers went to the altering rooms.

That is what the storm seemed like from the stadium:

European Championship match Germany-Denmark halted as a result of thunderstorms and hail

Throughout the rain break the German supporters sang Oh, how stunning (Oh how stunning it’s), whereas Danish followers danced within the water pouring from the roof.

After greater than twenty minutes, the gamers returned to the sector. The match resumed at 10 p.m.

ReutersDenmark fan makes probably the most of it

Extreme climate can be anticipated within the southeast of the Netherlands tonight. Code yellow has been issued for Limburg.

A climate warning had beforehand additionally been issued for North Brabant and Gelderland. Throughout the showers, 20 to 50 millimeters of rain can fall in a number of hours, the KNMI warns. Along with the rain and thunderstorms, there’s a probability of hail. In Gelderland, numerous rain is predicted, particularly within the Achterhoek.

The climate warning is in impact till 02:00. The heavy showers will then transfer away to Germany.

NOS Eyewitness/Truus Peters-HeijmansApproaching thunderstorm over Sint Odiliënberg in Limburg