Forum Views ()
Forum Replies ()
Read more with google mobile :
Europeans stock up as no end to cold snap forecast
Yahoo!
My Yahoo!
Mail
More Yahoo! Services
Account Options
New User? Sign Up
Sign In
Help
Yahoo! Search
web search
Home
Singapore
Asia Pacific
World
Business
Entertainment
Sports
Technology
Africa
Europe
Latin America
Middle East
North America
Europeans stock up as no end to cold snap forecast
AFP - Sunday, January 10
Send
IM Story
Print
BERLIN (AFP) - – Europe endured weekend weather misery with scores of flights cancelled and key highways cut off Saturday as snow blanketed much of the continent, and officials urged people to stock up on supplies.
Germans were warned to buy enough food and medicines to last for up to four days in the face of a blizzard, and then hunker down at home, avoiding all non-essential travel.
"All of Germany is white," said Tania Dressel of the German weather services.
As much as 25 centimetres (10 inches) of snow has fallen in northern and central Germany, with more snow forecast for Sunday throughout the country.
The frigid temperatures claimed more lives on Saturday.
A 60-year-old homeless man was found frozen to death in the northwestern French province of Normandy, authorities said.
And the latest victim of the coldest weather in Britain for 30 years was a 42-year-old woman who died after being found lying in the snow in Newcastle, northeast England, police said.
What is causing the weather havoc in Europe, according to meteorologist Michel Daloz with Meteo France, is a rare combination of factors: a depression over northern Italy bringing relatively warm humid air from the Mediterranean north, where it has met cold air coming from the north and east.
Air traffic around the continent faced major disruptions. More than 220 flights were cancelled at Frankfurt, Europe's third largest airport, spokesman Juergen Harrer said, with scores more delayed.
About a third of flights were delayed at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, before air traffic returned to normal later on Saturday.
But in the eastern city of Lyon about 1,000 people were stranded at the airport after several flights were cancelled, airport officials said.
London Heathrow airport cancelled 50 short-haul flights and heavy snow led to Dublin Airport closing for four hours, with more than 70 flights either cancelled or delayed.
Traffic was backed up on major links like the A5 highway between Germany and France where police blocked off the border road to trucks for several hours due to heavy snow, German traffic police said.
In France, significant snowfalls caused major delays to train services, and firefighters in northwest Eure region had to rescue overnight some 130 motorists stranded on blocked roadways, officials said.
The Eurostar rail link between Britain and continental Europe said it was operating two-thirds of its trains. Related article: Eurostar disrupted
In London, the Serpentine outdoor swimming lake in Hyde Park was closed for the first time in about 140 years amid icy conditions.
The conditions knocked out weekend sports games -- seven English Premier League football matches were called off and five out of the six Premiership rugby union fixtures were also cancelled.
In the Czech Republic, six workers in the central town of Chrast escaped unhurt when a factory roof collapsed under the weight of snow lying on it.
A major highway linking Prague with the western city of Plzen was blocked for several hours on Saturday after accidents.
Power outages were reported in Poland where about 25,000 households were without electricity in the southern region of Kielce and Katowice after power lines snapped when snow-laden branches of trees fell on them.
In Italy, heavy winds and rain toppled trees in the centre of the country and around Rome, leaving some 65,000 people without electricity, civil protection officials said.
Still, for some, the winter freeze led to a call for fun and games.
In the Netherlands, thousands donned their ice skates after the skating federation KNSB gave the green light for impromptu events on three lakes around the country.
Recommend
Send
IM Story
Print
Related Articles
CIA director defends agency against criticism AFP - 1 hour 11 minutes ago
Salvaging corpses at a bend in the river AP - 1 hour 12 minutes ago
Croats start voting for new president Reuters - 1 hour 21 minutes ago
Police say Anchorage officer shot several times AP - 1 hour 28 minutes ago
Cold stuns Floridians, causes deaths elsewhere AP - 1 hour 48 minutes ago
News Search
Top Stories
Argentina appeals court ruling on Central Bank chief
Oil talks fail between Russia, Belarus: news agencies
Government hopes to cash in on devaluation in Venezuela
Dozens join Sudan drumming protest in London
Germany needs 'big spending cuts' to reduce deficit
More Top Stories »
Most Popular
Most Viewed
Most Recommended
Britain faces toughest cuts for 20 years: Darling
Hugh Grant sets marriage as New Year's resolution
New for 2010: anti-wrinkle bras, protein undies
Formula One boss launches Saab rescue bid: reports
Weak US jobs report highlights sluggish recovery
More Most Viewed »
British priest defends urging people to shoplift
Beat the blues by going to bed early: study
Huge tomb found at Egypt's Saqqara pyramid
More Most Recommended »
Elsewhere on Yahoo!
Financial news on Yahoo! Finance
Stars and latest movies
Best travel destinations
More on Yahoo! News
Home
Singapore
Asia Pacific
World
Business
Entertainment
Sports
Technology
Subscribe to our news feeds
Top StoriesMy Yahoo!RSS
» More news feeds | What are news feeds?
Also on Yahoo
Answers
Groups
Mail
Messenger
Mobile
Travel
Finance
Movies
Sports
Games
» All Yahoo! Services
Site Highlights
Singapore
Full Coverage
Most Popular
Asia Entertainment
Photos
Copyright © 2010 Yahoo! Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. (Co. Reg. No. 199700735D). All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Service |
Privacy Policy |
Community |
Intellectual Property Rights Policy |
Help
Other News on Sunday, 10 January 2010 GIs return to their war zone and find it peaceful
Germany needs 'big spending cuts' to reduce deficit
Google becoming "giant monopoly"
NATO, Afghanistan agree Bagram prison handover
Tablets and slates take center stage at trade show
Iraq confiscates arms in private security crackdown
CIA attack 'revenge' for Taliban death: video
Muslims, Christians set homes ablaze in Egypt
Snow, freezing weather hit Europe, disrupt travel
|
U.S. warns of attack threat to Sudan-Uganda flights
|
Iran Supreme Leader urges firm action over riots
Blast outside Greek parliament, no one hurt
|
France urges U.N. action on Congo refugees
|
Report: 15 injured in latest Hong Kong acid attack
Warnings about accused Del. pediatrician surface
NYC man charged with getting al-Qaida training
Afghans losing hope after 8 years of war
Report: Slight cost increase in Senate health bill
Suspected US missile strike kills 2 in Pakistan
Police: Ex NYPD commissioner hit woman, drove off
CIA director: suicide bomber was almost searched
Chinese man arrested over US security scare: report
Palestinians demand full settlement freeze
Sri Lankan ex-rebels reunited with family members
Biographical information on EPA's Lisa Jackson
Google becoming giant monopoly
British FM says aid to Afghanistan conditional
US denies any plane entered Venezuelan airspace
Taiwan opposition scores fresh election win
Fourth church attacked in Malaysia as Allah row deepens
US warns of 'potential threat' to Uganda-Sudan flights
China port faces worst ice threat in 30 years
Afghanistan's second list of Cabinet nominees
Ruhr inaugurated as European Capital of Culture
CBS says business as usual with Charlie Sheen
|
CIA director defends agency against criticism
Italians evacuate migrants, bring in police after clashes
Convent school, fifth church attacked in Malaysia
|
Shoot video on the ski slopes with camera goggles
Argentina appeals court ruling on Central Bank chief
Israel: Palestinians to blame for impasse in talks
Oil talks fail between Russia, Belarus: news agencies
Europeans stock up as no end to cold snap forecast
Lego expands its universe with online game
Government hopes to cash in on devaluation in Venezuela
Nervous Venezuelans buy TVs after devaluation
|
Dozens join Sudan drumming protest in London
Nicaraguan election tribunal stands for now: Ortega
|
Japan tech needs M&A but patent war more likely
Roxxxy the sex robot makes her world debut
Croats start voting for new president
|
Nokia urges mobile developers to focus on poor nations
Deadly ambush weighs on top Africa soccer event
|
Nokia urges mobile developers to focus on poor nations
Japan tech needs M&A but patent war more likely
|
LG confirms LCD TV sales target, eyes more market
|
Taiwan lawmakers blame president for poll setback
Police say Anchorage officer shot several times
Grenade hurled at cathedral in southern Philippines
Cold stuns Floridians, causes deaths elsewhere
Suspect arrested over Hong Kong acid attack: police
In Foreclosureville, USA, so much change
Two more Malaysian churches attacked in "Allah" row
2 more churches attacked in Malaysia in Allah feud
US lawmakers to tackle airport security
Powerful quake hits off California coast: USGS
Convent school, fifth church attacked in Malaysia
6.5 quake shakes buildings on California coast
Weather forecast for the Asia-Pacific region
Family doesn't know what led to plant shooting
China urges US to halt arms sales to Taiwan
Schwarzenegger says health care bill a 'rip-off'
Fifth church attacked in Malaysia in Allah feud
Gumby animator Art Clokey dies at 88 in California
CBS chief: Prime-time Leno great for us
China cements export lead with December surge
Report: JAL to decline offers from Delta, American
Indian firms set to report rising profits
JAL will not forge capital tie-up with US carrier: report
Friends star Matt LeBlanc back to TV
Nevada brothel seeking a few good men in US first
Foreign actresses move centre-stage in Bollywood
Winter of discontent for Berlin commuters
"Friends" star Matt LeBlanc back to TV
Adopted girl's fantasy life becomes series
CBS chief: Prime-time Leno great for us
Fashion show with Olympic themes opens in Rio
Picasso's 'Absinthe Drinker' to stay with British foundation
Mexico transfers inmates for reported Gibson film
CBS says business as usual with Charlie Sheen
Israel vows "powerful response" to Gaza attacks
Russia kills 'militant chief' in Dagestan: reports
Togo team to return from Africa soccer cup: captain
|
Google apologises to Chinese writers over book flap
Laser projector, set-top box win gadget awards
UAE ruling family member acquitted in torture trial
|
Israel vows powerful response to Gaza attacks
|
Iran MPs criticize treatment of post-vote detainees
|
Algerian security forces kill 10 militants: report
|
Israel razes Palestinian structures in West Bank
|
No secret as U.S. Marines plan for Afghan assault
|
Russia says kills two Dagestan rebel leaders
|
Iran frees Syrian journalist held during protests
|
China writers say Google ready to settle book row
Bombing targets provincial lawmaker in NW Pakistan
Texas teen says he didn't hire friend to kill mom
China will likely spend full amount of stimulus
China evacuates 5,400 after heavy snow in NW
China overtakes Germany as biggest exporter
S.Korean dies over 200 days after life support cut
3 more churches attacked in Malaysia in Allah feud
Second Thai minister quits over graft scandal
Australian WWII wreck seen for first time in 66 years
New Zealand house prices rise in December
China will likely spend full amount of stimulus
China overtakes Germany as biggest exporter
Food prices soaring in N. Korea: group
Greece at new risk of being pushed off euro
Bodies of missing Tenn. mom, Jo Ann Bain, and daughter found
Female Breasts Are Bigger Than Ever
AMD Trinity Accelerated Processing Units Now in Volume Production
The Avengers (2012 film), made the second biggest opening- and single-day gross of all-time
AMD to Start Production of piledriver
Ivy Bridge Quad-Core, Four-Thread Desktop CPUs
Islamists Protest Lady Gaga's Concert in Indonesia
Japan Successfully Broadcasts an 8K Signal Over the Air
ECB boosts loans to 1 trillion Euro to stop credit crunch
Egypt : Mohammed Morsi won with 52 percent
What do you call 100,000 Frenchmen with their hands up
AMD Launches AMD Embedded R-Series APU Platform
Fed Should not Ignore Emerging Market Crisis
Fed casts shadow over India, emerging markets
Why are Chinese tourists so rude? A few insights