Europe Weather Conditions Worsening

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (GaeaTimes.com)- Large parts of Europe including France and the UK are reeling under extreme weather conditions. The incessant snowfall and sub zero temperature has put a stop to air and train transport in many places, making lives miserable for the residents. 10 people died in Poland owing to the extremely hostile weather. In UK, the severe weather has wrecked havoc with fuel supply and caused widespread fuel outrage in many places. If it goes on like this several thousand car owners would be let with no fuel at their disposal by the weekend. National Grid PLC the natural-gas network operator of U.K. has said that the fuel demand will be soaring.

In France, the situation is no better. Eric Besson, the French Industry and Energy Minister asked Electricite de France SA, the state-controlled utility to make its nuclear reactors available so that the crisis situation can be dealt with. He also said that the users should cut down on electricity consumption. Air traffic has also been severely affected and many airports inclusive Gatwick in London has canceled many flights. Gatwick had to remain closed for the second day and so was the case with London’s City Airport and Edinburgh Airport. The other airports that suffered from snowfall include London’s Heathrow, Amsterdam’s Schiphol and Paris’s Charles de Gaulle, among others. European intercontinental fast train transport system Eurostar also faced setback owing to the cold weather.

A lot of travelers in Germany and other European countries have been stranded owing to the inclement weather condition. They are also finding it tough to get accommodation as many hotels are booked already.