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at least five people died France back Snow, ice and freezing temperatures hit part Europe Tuesday, causing erratic traffic conditions.
Authorities in the Landes region in southwestern France reported that three people were killed in the accident, and at least two others died in the Ile-de-France region. ParisAuthorities ordered trucks off the roads on Monday as snowfall caused severe traffic jams.
Paris Children who were unable to attend school were happy to have an unexpected day off as they woke up on Tuesday to famous rooftops and attractions covered in snow.
Air travelers were less happy as heavy snow forced the closure of six airports in northern and western France and canceled hundreds of flights from one of the continent’s busiest airports.
Dutch weather disaster
When the snowflakes fall to the ground Netherlands, amsterdamSchiphol Airport reported that around 400 flights were grounded as crews cleared the runway and de-iced aircraft waiting to take off.
Hundreds of flights were also canceled on Monday amsterdammore snow is expected for the rest of the week.
A flight to and from the airport on the outskirts of the Dutch capital was plagued by freezing temperatures and an early morning software glitch. Netherlands‘The rail system is in chaos.
National rail company NS said on its website that limited rail services resumed later in the morning, but lines around Amsterdam remained largely closed due to ice and snow. It urged commuters to “only travel when absolutely necessary”.
Commuters forced to drive to work also faced time-consuming journeys as ice and snow disrupted traffic on some highways.
Wet weather in Rome limits numbers for Pope’s Epiphany blessing
exist RomePope Leo XIV’s Christmas celebrations were once again silenced after weeks of rain caused the Tiber River to overflow.
St. Peter’s Square was only partially full on Tuesday, as thousands gathered under colorful umbrellas to hear Leo deliver the Epiphany blessing from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Rome The city has been soaked by persistent rain since before Christmas, and Mayor Roberto Gualtieri issued an ordinance on Tuesday restricting public access to parks and other areas at risk of downed trees and flooding.
Further north, it’s snowy bologna and provides skiers with dolomite While freezing temperatures are expected across much of the northern and central peninsula over the next few days, there is cause for cheer.
UK temperatures plummet
A cold snap saw temperatures drop to -12.5C overnight in the UK, with snow disrupting rail, road and air travel and causing hundreds of schools to close across the north.
Horse racing and football matches were canceled due to the icy conditions, ice closed the Glasgow Underground and Liverpool John Lennon Airport was closed for a period of time on Monday.
Up to 15 centimeters (6 inches) of snow is expected to fall in northern Scotland on Tuesday, after previous snowfall has left some people covered in snow. North-east Scotland MP Andrew Bowie said the situation was “critical” and called for soldiers to clear the snow and provide food and medical supplies to stranded people.
the icy balkans
Heavy snow and rain have swept across the Balkan country, causing river levels to rise, causing traffic problems and disruptions to power and water supplies. a woman died Bosniacapital, Sarajevo, Monday when a snow-covered branch hit her on the head. in the neighboring SerbiaAffected by the severe weather, some cities in the west of the country have introduced emergency measures.
The authorities are Serbia Drivers are warned to be very careful as many people are heading to ski resorts or other locations for Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday and the upcoming weekend. Black ice blocked cars, forcing drivers to pull over on their way to the Belasnica Mountains above Sarajevo Tuesday morning.
Strong winds and storms batter Croatia’s Adriatic coastline Montenegro. Video footage showed the sea engulfing a holiday home in Adaboyana in the south. Montenegro During a storm.