In Munich, Bavaria, heavy snowfall on Sunday, December 3rd, brought life to a standstill as flights and trains were cancelled en masse. The impact was particularly felt at Munich Airport, where at least 760 flights were cancelled on Saturday, and all scheduled departures were put on hold until at least 6 am Sunday.
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00:00 In Munich, in the German state of Bavaria, heavy snowfall on Sunday, that is on December
00:05 3, brought life to a standstill as flights and trains were cancelled en masse.
00:11 The impact was particularly felt at Munich Airport, where at least 760 flights were cancelled
00:16 on Saturday and all scheduled departures were put on hold until at least 6 am on Sunday.
00:28 Travelers found themselves stranded at Munich's main railway station as buses, trams and train
00:33 services were also affected.
00:35 Frustration and uncertainty filled the air as travellers anxiously awaited updates on
00:39 their journeys.
00:40 The winter storm also compelled the postponement of a football match between Bayern Munich
00:46 and Union Berlin on Saturday due to safety risks and challenging traffic conditions,
00:50 as explained in a statement by Bayern Munich.
00:54 Local authorities took measures to ensure public safety, urging people not to travel
00:58 in cars unless absolutely necessary.
01:01 Some residents in southern Bavaria were even advised not to leave their homes at all.
01:06 In an unusual turn of events, a Bavarian public broadcaster reported that Munich experienced
01:11 the most significant snowfall in December since records began in 1933 with a whopping
01:17 44 cm of snow covering the city.
01:20 The heavy snowfall also downed numerous trees in Bavaria, leaving thousands of people without
01:24 power.
01:25 Despite the disruptions, some residents embraced the snow atmosphere.
01:35 The impact extended beyond Germany with other airports in the region, including Zurich,
01:39 in Switzerland also facing weather-related delays and cancellations.
01:43 Meanwhile, in Austria and Switzerland, officials raised concerns about the increased risk of
01:48 avalanches due to the new snowfall.
01:51 As the winter storm continues its grip on the region, residents and authorities remain
01:55 vigilant navigating through the challenges posed by the unexpected weather conditions.
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