Freezing rain and ice disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe
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Key Points:
- Freezing rain and icy conditions caused major travel disruptions across central and eastern Europe, leading to flight postponements at airports in the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary.
- Vienna International Airport temporarily halted flights and diverted incoming planes to other airports, while Prague and Slovakia's main airports faced restrictions and closures.
- Public transport was also affected, with tram services disrupted in Budapest due to ice, and numerous rail services canceled or delayed across Austria, the Czech Republic, and neighboring countries.
- Authorities urged travelers to postpone non-essential journeys, with some highways closed due to accidents and icy road conditions reported in eastern Germany.
- Romania experienced heavy snowfall and extremely low temperatures, prompting some schools to switch to online classes, while Hungary forecast
