Freezing Rain Disrupts Travel in Central & Eastern Europe

Central and eastern Europe are experiencing severe freezing rain and icy weather, which has led to heavy disruption in travel. Airports in Vienna (Austria), Prague (Czech Republic), Bratislava (Slovakia) and Budapest (Hungary) have had to delay or cancel flights because runways became too icy to use safely.

The cold weather has also impacted road and train travel. Many highways are slippery due to black ice, making driving extremely dangerous. Tram and train services in major cities, especially Budapest and Prague, have slowed down or stopped in some areas.

Authorities are warning people to avoid travelling unless it is necessary. Weather departments have said that these icy conditions may continue, which means the disruptions could last for some time. Travellers are advised to keep checking updates from airlines and transport services.

Source: abcnews.go.com