Heavy Snowfall Causes Travel Chaos From European Cities To Hawaiian Peaks
Europe is grappling with one of the coldest winters in recent times, causing widespread disruptions.
What's happening?
Thousands of airline passengers are experiencing significant delays, particularly in Germany, where hundreds of flights have been affected.
Where and when?
It is happening across Europe and in Hawaii.
How is it affecting daily life?
In the UK, hundreds of schools have closed due to snow, and there are concerns about potential shortages of domestic heating oil if bad weather persists over Christmas.
The cold snap is also impacting postal services, leading to delays in delivering letters and packages.
The cold weather has also affected postal services, causing delays in delivering letters and packages. Additionally, Poland has reported severe frost-related fatalities, and various cities, including Stockholm and Rome, are facing record-low temperatures and frozen landmarks.
Authorities asked residents to stay home for their safety. The winter weather also disrupted train traffic, with the rail operator Deutsche Bahn saying ¡°the main Munich station cannot be served¡±. It said travellers should expect delays and cancellations throughout the region, and most buses, trams and suburban trains were not running in Munich.
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Why?
Much of Germany has been subject to snow and freezing temperatures for several days. According to weather forecasts, the largest quantities of snow are expected on Saturday in Allg?u in the south of Bavaria, with another 30-40cm forecast to fall. It is expected to progressively ease in the afternoon.??
