A red code was announced throughout the country
The first major snowstorm in decades hit the Netherlands and caused serious transport disruptions.
Trains to Germany, whose northern areas are also covered in snow, have been stopped. All test sites for the coronavirus have been closed due to the Darcy storm, which also affected parts of the UK.
A red code has been announced throughout the Netherlands, with wind speeds of up to 90 km / h. Forecasters predict sub-zero temperatures over the next ten days, and authorities have warned people to refrain from traveling.