Recent floods in Germany and the Netherlands have caused water damage to several data centers. This has led to server outages, directly affecting internet connection quality. When servers go down, traffic is rerouted to other nodes, increasing latency (ping) and reducing bandwidth. Users may notice slower website loading and less responsive online gaming. Providers and network operators are already working to fix the issues, but full recovery may take some time. We are monitoring the situation and will keep you updated on further developments.
Flooding in Data Centers in Germany and the Netherlands: How It Affects the Internet
Due to flooding of server facilities in Germany and the Netherlands, users may notice increased ping and reduced speed. Here's what happened and how it impacts the network.