A woman walks her dog in the snow-covered Cours de la Reine garden in Paris as winter weather with snow and cold temperatures hits a large part of the country, France, on Tuesday. Reuters
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Firstpost07-01-2026, 00:11

Europe's Deadly Winter: Six Killed, Travel Chaos as Storms Grip Continent

  • Severe winter storms across Europe have claimed at least six lives and caused widespread disruption to travel and daily life.
  • France reported five deaths, including three in road accidents in Landes and two in the Paris region due to vehicle incidents.
  • A woman died in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, after being struck by a snow-laden tree branch.
  • Major airports like Paris's Roissy–Charles de Gaulle, Orly, and Amsterdam's Schiphol faced extensive flight cancellations and delays.
  • Rail services, road travel, and even Pope Leo's blessing in Rome were impacted by snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and heavy rain.

Why It Matters: Deadly winter storms wreak havoc across Europe, causing fatalities and paralyzing transport and daily life.

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