Austria: Snowstorm kills 2 people and triggers maximum alert

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A snowstorm of unusual proportions struck Austria, leaving two people dead and causing heavy traffic disruptions across several regions. In Vienna, snowfall reached up to 40 centimeters, which residents described as an unprecedented challenge for urban infrastructure. Authorities were forced to close strategic roads, suspend rail services, and manage critical delays at major airports. Meteorologists warned that low temperatures and snow accumulation will persist in the coming days, prompting the issuance of maximum‑level alerts nationwide.    #teleSUREnglish #Austria #Snowstorm #Vienna #WeatherAlert #ClimateCrisis #Emergency

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00:00Meanwhile, in Austria, a snowstorm of unusual proportion left two people dead and caused heavy traffic in several regions of

00:06the country.

00:07In the capital, Vienna, snowfall of up to 40 cm was regarded, with local residents described as an unprecedented challenge

00:15for urban effect structure.

00:16The intensity of the storm forced the strategic closure of roads, the special rate services and the critical delays at

00:23the country's major airports.

00:25Experts and meteorologists warn that the flow temperatures and effects of snow accumulation will persist over the next few days,

00:33which is why the authorities have issued a maximum level alert.

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