Snowstorm Sweeps Across Europe: Netherlands Cancels 600 Flights, Transportation Paralyzed; 5 Dead in France | WPN World People News

Recently, severe snowstorms and intense cold weather have swept across multiple countries in Europe, causing significant disasters. Airports in the Netherlands have already canceled over 400 flights, with an expected 600 more flights also being forced to cease operations. Both road and rail transportation have been severely affected, leaving thousands stranded at airports. France has also been hit by snowstorms, leading to multiple traffic accidents and at least five fatalities.

France continues to be enveloped in frigid weather, with snowfall in the Paris region and across the country, followed by freezing night temperatures. Six small airports in the west and north have been closed due to icy conditions. In the southwest department of Landes, two accidents resulted in three deaths due to icy roads. In the Paris region, two individuals also lost their lives—one in a collision with a heavy truck, and the other when a taxi skidded on the snow and fell into the Marne River. Bus services in Paris were suspended but have gradually resumed, although the situation remains chaotic.

To clear snow from the runways, Charles de Gaulle Airport announced that 40% of flights would be canceled on the morning of the 7th. Orly Airport is also planning to cancel one-quarter of flights during the same period. The meteorological department has warned that the severe weather is expected to continue until the 7th. Landmark sites in France, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles, have been covered in heavy snow.

French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot stated that snow is expected again on the evening of the 6th through the 7th and urged the public to avoid driving if possible. The French meteorological department has issued an orange alert for 38 administrative regions, and multiple railway lines have announced suspensions.

The Netherlands has also been continuously affected by snowstorms, with streets blanketed in snow. Amsterdam, being one of the major transit hubs in Europe, has seen transportation paralyzed for five consecutive days due to the stormy conditions and low temperatures. Schiphol Airport is facing the worst situation, having canceled over 400 flights on the 7th, with another 600 flights expected to be grounded. A large number of passengers are stranded at Amsterdam Airport, unable to transfer to subsequent flights. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has warned that, due to extreme weather and supply delays, de-icing fluid is nearly exhausted.
This morning, temperatures in southern and eastern Germany fell below minus 10 degrees Celsius, with many areas covered in snow, including regions close to the North Sea. Meteorologists predict a wave of storms will hit on the 9th, potentially bringing heavy snowfall to the north and east.

The United Kingdom has also experienced its coldest temperatures since winter began, with some areas receiving up to 15 centimeters of snow. The meteorological unit estimates that a new wave of storms is imminent. The UK Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings for areas including Scotland and Northern Ireland, warning that the next storm is expected to bring strong winds and snow starting on the 8th local time.