Bad weather has gripped Europe this weekend. Germany, Austria and Switzerland are the most affected countries. Munich was shut down after record snowfall for the month of December, causing major disruptions to air, road and rail transport.
Authorities call on citizens to absolutely avoid unnecessary trips and to drive only if necessary.
In Bavaria, many roads are blocked due to fallen trees from the weight of the snow. The chaotic transport situation is not expected to normalize until Monday afternoon. In Austria and Switzerland, snowfall prompted officials to raise the avalanche alert.
Provinces in Tyrol and Vorarlberg in western Austria are most at risk after up to 50 centimeters of snow fell overnight.
In Austria, more than 20,000 families have been left without electricity, while there have also been problems in the operation of mobile networks.
In the Czech Republic, several roads were blocked for hours while public transport was paralyzed. As a result of the bad weather, over 15,000 families were left without electricity. Bad weather has also hit the south of Poland.