A woman walks her dog past snow-covered trees in a park in La Rochelle, western France following rare and heavy snowfall in the Atlantic coastal region. AFP
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Firstpost07-01-2026, 11:18

Snowmageddon Grips Europe: Fatalities, Travel Chaos Amid Freezing Temperatures

  • Intense snowfall and freezing temperatures have caused widespread misery and travel disruptions across Europe.
  • At least six people have lost their lives due to the severe winter weather conditions.
  • Major airports like Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris' Roissy-Charles de Gaulle and Orly faced flight cancellations and delays.
  • Rail and road travel were severely impacted in the Netherlands, Britain, and other regions, with Eurostar services affected.
  • Temperatures plunged below -10°C in Germany and -12.5°C in Britain, leading to school closures and orange alerts for snow.

Why It Matters: Europe battles severe winter weather causing fatalities, widespread travel chaos, and extreme cold.

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