Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena is roofed in snow after heavy snowfall hit Bavaria and its capital Munich, Germany, December 2, 2023.
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Heavy snowfall introduced chaos to parts of southern Germany on Saturday, with air and rail site visitors blocked within the Bavarian state capital of Munich.
After first suspending flights till midday Saturday (1100 GMT), Munich airport later mentioned it could stay closed till 6:00 am (0500 GMT) on Sunday.
In complete, 760 flights have been affected, a spokesperson advised AFP. More than 40 centimetres (16 inches) of snow fell in a single day Friday to Saturday, in accordance with climate companies.
Authorities requested residents to remain dwelling for his or her security.
The winter climate additionally disrupted prepare site visitors, with rail operator Deutsche Bahn saying, “The main Munich station cannot be served”.
Deutsche Bahn mentioned travellers ought to count on delays and cancellations all through the area, and most buses, trams and suburban trains weren’t operating in Munich.
Saturday’s deliberate soccer championship match between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin has been referred to as off.
Police in Lower Bavaria mentioned they made 350 interventions linked to the climate Friday night time, with 5 individuals barely injured in automobile accidents.
Much of Germany has been topic to snow and freezing temperatures for a number of days.
According to climate forecasts, the biggest portions of snow are anticipated Saturday in Allgau within the south of Bavaria, with one other 30 to 40 centimetres.
The snowfall is predicted to progressively ease within the afternoon.
