On Sunday afternoon, Copenhagen was hit by heavy rainfall, creating significant challenges for commuters in the capital. Several roads were quickly flooded, and manhole covers were displaced due to the high water pressure, prompting the Danish Road Directorate (Vejdirektoratet) to close several road sections.

The Helsingør Motorway (Helsingørmotorvejen) is among the most affected areas and is temporarily closed in both directions between Tuborgvej and Hans Knudsens Plads. The Danish Road Directorate reports that the motorway is expected to be passable again later in the afternoon. The Nordhavnsvej Tunnel is experiencing similar issues and is also temporarily closed.

Copenhagen Police (Københavns Politi) have issued a warning to motorists to avoid flooded areas. Duty officer Jonathan Wald stressed the importance of adjusting driving behavior to the difficult conditions and warned against driving in locations where the roads are submerged. The police are in the process of setting up barriers in the most critical areas of the city and remind citizens that floods often involve sewage water.

Emergency Services East (Beredskab Øst) has also responded to the situation, urging citizens to only call 112 in case of acute emergencies to ensure that resources are used efficiently. On the social media platform X, the emergency services reported that they are working intensively to address the most pressing issues.

The heavy rainfall has not only caused problems on the roads but has also impacted train traffic. According to the DSB (Danish State Railways) website, the tracks at Grøndal Station are flooded, halting train operations between Fuglebakken and Copenhagen South. Replacement buses have been deployed along the route.

This severe weather underscores the need to be prepared for extreme weather phenomena and serves as a reminder for the public to follow authorities’ guidance in such situations.