The Austrian Press Agency, citing local police, said the avalanche occurred after unseasonably warm weather on Christmas Day. The local mountain rescue service warned of the danger of an avalanche.
At least 10 people have gone missing in an avalanche in Germany’s western Austria on Sunday. According to media reports, about 200 rescuers are searching for people buried under the snow near the town of Zuers. The avalanche occurred between Zuers and Lech am Arlberg on the 2,700-metre-high Treitkopf mountain, and cascading snow reached nearby ski trails.
The Austrian Press Agency, citing local police, said the avalanche occurred after unseasonably warm weather on Christmas Day. The local mountain rescue service warned of the danger of an avalanche. Officials said searchlights were installed to continue the rescue operation after darkness fell. Along with this, dogs were also being used to find the missing people.
snow storm in america
At the same time, at least 26 people have died due to the snow storm in America. The number of dead is still expected to increase due to people being trapped in snowfall at many places. At the same time, due to disruption of power supply, the lights of houses and commercial establishments went off in many areas and millions of people are at risk of living in the dark. A thick layer of snow has been spread on houses and vehicles. Due to the strong winds, trees have fallen at many places and power lines have also been damaged.
mercury dropped below normal
The storm affected a wide area from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande bordering Mexico. The National Weather Service said about 60 percent of the US population is under a weather advisory or warning, and temperatures from east of the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians fell well below normal.
Domestic and international flights canceled
According to the website FlightAware, which monitors the movement of aircraft, till the early hours of Sunday, about 1,346 domestic and international flights were canceled. The storm has caused the most devastation in Buffalo, New York. The operation of the emergency response department to reach out to the people has also been disrupted. The city’s international airport has also been closed due to the thick layer of snow.
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