In pictures: Heavy snow and avalanche claims 21 lives in Europe
Heavy snow across Europe has to lead disruption of flights, closure of schools
Heavy snow across Europe has to lead disruption of flights, and forced closure of schools and resorts.
At least 21 people have so far died in avalanche-related incidents across the continent, including two snowboarders who were caught up in heavy snow in the Pirin Mountains in southwest Bulgaria.
Soldiers of the Austrian Armed Forces shovel snow at the valley station of the Hochkar cable car at 1380 meters above sea level in Hochkar, Lower Austria. PHOTO: AFP
At least 21 people have so far died in avalanche-related incidents across the continent, including two snowboarders who were caught up in heavy snow in the Pirin Mountains in southwest Bulgaria.
Soldiers of the Austrian Armed Forces shovel snow at the valley station of the Hochkar cable car at 1380 meters above sea level in Hochkar, Lower Austria. PHOTO: AFP