Frankfurt Airport canceled 120 scheduled takeoffs and landings on Sunday resulting from runway clearing work and diminished visibility, whereas Munich Airport additionally operated at restricted capability resulting from climate situations.
Heavy snow and freezing rain brought about widespread disruption throughout Europe on Sunday, notably in Germany, the place excessive winter climate brought about severe transport delays and disruptions.
Frankfurt Airport canceled 120 of 1,090 takeoffs and landings scheduled for Sunday resulting from runway clearing work and diminished visibility limiting the airport’s flight capability, a spokeswoman for the airport operator, Fraport, mentioned.
There had been additionally restrictions on flight operations at Munich airport, the place just one runway was open whereas the opposite was cleared.
According to a spokesperson for Munich Airport, 35 takeoffs and landings had already been canceled on Saturday as a precaution, whereas round 750 had been postponed till Sunday. At Stuttgart Airport, officers mentioned de-icing machines had been additionally taking longer, given the climate situations.
Meanwhile, as much as 10 centimeters of contemporary snow fell in Cologne in a single day and early within the morning, native authorities mentioned.
As snowy climate situations in components of Germany turned icy, a rise in accident experiences was reported.
Authorities say most weather-related crashes resulted from individuals driving on snowy roads on summer time tires.
The nation’s climate service issued black ice warnings for drivers and pedestrians, advising individuals to remain residence the place doable.
Extreme winter climate additionally introduced widespread disruption throughout the UK on Sunday, leaving many key roads in northern England and Wales unnavigable.
Several main airports had been compelled to droop flights, whereas some sporting occasions had been postponed, authorities mentioned
The UK’s Met Office has issued eight climate warnings, whereas in neighboring Ireland authorities have issued two climate warnings for affected areas of the nation following in a single day snowfall.
According to native media, as much as 30,000 properties and companies have suffered energy outages in Ireland as a result of antagonistic climate situations.
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