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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The nurses: "We tried to thaw the heart with cold and warm water"

Nurses at Monaldi Hospital in Naples recount their desperate attempts to thaw a frozen heart for a two-and-a-half-year-old boy's transplant.

Feb 26 • 10:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Winter Surprised a School in Helsinki

A school in Helsinki is managing challenges due to frozen water pipes after the winter break, requiring students to adapt their daily routines temporarily.

Feb 25 • 14:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Frozen Neris in Vilnius - Very Dangerous: A Dog Fell into the Hole

A dog fell into a hole in the ice on the frozen Neris River in Vilnius, highlighting the dangers of thin ice as authorities warn against walking on frozen waterways.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Well-known Helsinki restaurant closed for months – here’s why

A popular restaurant in Helsinki, Pastis, has closed for several months due to water damage caused by a frozen pipe.

Feb 24 • 13:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Disaster in Helsinki's Top Restaurant - Closed for Months

A prominent restaurant in Helsinki, Pastis, is closed indefinitely due to extensive water damage caused by a burst frozen pipe.

Feb 24 • 11:53 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Frozen in the grip of cold – the water tower in Geležiai village has frozen

Residents of Geležiai village in Lithuania face significant disruptions as a water tower freezes during an exceptionally cold winter.

Feb 23 • 10:16 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Association Identifies the Main Challenges for Cattle Farmers This Winter

Cattle farmers in Latvia are facing significant challenges this winter due to frozen water sources, requiring additional labor to ensure livestock stay hydrated.

Feb 23 • 06:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Caught Between Two Elements: Streets Flooding in Some Areas, While Others Become Prisoners of Ice

A significant water supply failure in Kedainiai, Lithuania, has left residents either stranded without water or grappling with frozen pipes.

Feb 21 • 11:50 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

While one street is flooding, another is in 'drought' due to frozen pipes

A water supply emergency in Kėdainiai, Lithuania, has left residents without water as one street floods from a burst pipe while another suffers from frozen pipes.

Feb 20 • 08:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Why residents of a historical building have been living without water for 3 weeks and go to the toilet 'around the corner'

Residents of Matīsa Street 89A in Latvia have spent nearly three weeks without drinking water and sewage due to frozen pipes, raising serious health concerns.

Feb 18 • 22:02 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The HVAC Installer: Here are the Mistakes That Cause Your Water Pipes to Burst in the Cold

An HVAC expert discusses how frozen water can cause pipes to burst and offers advice on prevention and repairs.

Feb 16 • 12:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Winter Causes Problems for Vilkaviškis – Residents Offered Water Delivery and Showers at Sports Center

Due to frozen water pipes, residents of Vilkaviškis will have access to free shower services at the local sports center.

Feb 12 • 10:25 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Water Supply Freezes in Vilkaviškis: Residents Offered Bathing Services

Due to a frozen water supply in several streets of Vilkaviškis, the municipality is providing residents with necessary hygiene services at the local sports center.

Feb 11 • 20:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Frozen Water Pipes Burst, 4,000 Households in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture Are Without Water with No Recovery in Sight

Heavy snowfall in Shizuoka Prefecture has caused frozen water pipes to burst, leaving 4,000 households in Ito City without water and no clear timeline for recovery.

Feb 10 • 06:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Frost Freezes Home Water Pipes – Vacuum Cleaners and Hair Dryers Can Help, But Gas Blowers Are Dangerous

Extremely cold temperatures in Finland are causing water and sewage problems in homes, particularly in older constructions, prompting advice on thawing methods.

Feb 9 • 16:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Will it be possible to restore the ice house at Vízmburk Castle? The cellar of the ruins is filled with blocks of frozen water

There are efforts to restore the ice house at Vízmburk Castle, currently filled with frozen water blocks.

Feb 9 • 14:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Frozen octopuses: the strange appearance on the coasts of Texas after the cold wave that leaves them white

Unusual sightings of frozen octopuses washed ashore in Texas occurred following a cold wave that rapidly lowered water temperatures.

Feb 6 • 21:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Thousands still without electricity in frozen Ukraine. "This is not normal life"

Thousands are without electricity and water in frozen Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelensky reports over 200 teams working to restore power amidst Russia's renewed attacks on the energy sector.

Feb 4 • 22:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Canada: Heating turned off for economy - Then... ice covered everything

A tenant in Trois-Rivières, near Montreal, turned off the heating to save costs, resulting in a frozen apartment after pipes burst and water turned to ice in extreme winter conditions.

Feb 4 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Boret breaks through: You can now skate in the middle of Copenhagen

Residents of Copenhagen can now skate on the frozen Peblinge Sø after a technician successfully drilled through the ice, allowing water to emerge from beneath.

Feb 4 • 11:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Thawed Frozen Water Pipes with Gas Burner - Police Had to Respond

On Monday afternoon, police and firefighters responded to two incidents where residents used gas burners to thaw frozen water pipes, leading to a fire in one case at a barn in Stubbekøbing.

Feb 3 • 12:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

The Niagara Falls Have Frozen: The Enchanting Images from the Popular Tourist Spot

The Niagara Falls have partially frozen due to icy winds, creating a stunning spectacle of ice, steam, and water that is captivating viewers online.

Feb 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

280 students sent home after water pipes froze

280 students were sent home from Li School in Bergen due to frozen water pipes caused by cold weather, leaving the school without water access.

Feb 2 • 11:15 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Photos in Kopački Rit: Birds Resting on Frozen Parts of Water

The article describes ducks and swans resting on the frozen water in Kopački Rit.

Jan 14 • 15:24 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Frosty conditions add work for livestock farmers. They face frozen drinkers and risk of injury

Livestock farmers are struggling with frozen water sources and the associated risks during harsh winter conditions.

Jan 13 • 08:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

City of Zagreb: Do not walk on frozen lakes

The City of Zagreb has issued a warning to all citizens and visitors not to walk on frozen lakes and water bodies, especially urging parents to educate their children about the potentially deadly consequences of such behavior.

Jan 11 • 14:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Households urged to leave taps dripping this week as temperatures drop

With winter approaching, homeowners are advised to leave taps dripping to prevent frozen pipes, which can cost around £200 to repair and disrupt water and heating supply.

Jan 11 • 08:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Photo of Frozen Jarun in Zagreb

The frozen Jarun lake in Zagreb resembles a scene from a Scandinavian film, with ice-covered water and snow-draped shores creating a serene atmosphere, but the ice thickness varies, posing safety concerns for those walking on it.

Jan 9 • 12:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Firefighters issued a warning to citizens

The Zagreb Fire Department has warned citizens about the dangers of walking on frozen bodies of water, emphasizing that ice can be uneven in thickness and can break suddenly without warning.

Jan 8 • 19:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Firefighters warn: One wrong step and you could end up in icy water!

The Zagreb Fire Department has issued a warning about the dangers of venturing onto frozen water surfaces, advising the public never to assume that the ice is thick enough to support their weight.

Jan 8 • 19:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Horror moment hero tries to save man and dog who fell into icy water on frozen lake

A hero passer-by attempted to rescue a man and his dog who fell through the ice into freezing water at Connaught Water in Epping Forest, Essex, as captured in dramatic video footage.

Jan 6 • 14:09 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Canal Isabel II Technicians Teach How to Protect Pipes from Freezing: 'We Can Do It Ourselves at Home'

Technicians from Canal Isabel II demonstrate methods for homeowners to protect their water pipes from freezing in extreme cold conditions.

Jan 6 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop breaking holes into frozen pond water – do this instead to save fish

As the UK experiences winter frost and snow, experts advise against breaking ice in frozen ponds to protect fish, suggesting alternative methods to ensure their safety.

Jan 5 • 15:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Stop scraping ice off your car and use 'better' defrosting method instead

Motorists in the UK are advised against using boiling water on frozen windscreens and encouraged to use safer, more effective defrosting methods as temperatures drop.

Jan 3 • 13:08 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Dangerous Ice Surfaces in Bavaria: What to Do If You Fall Through the Ice?

As icy temperatures prevail in Bavaria, the Water Watch warns against stepping onto frozen lakes and rivers due to the dangerous risk of breaking ice, especially for children who often underestimate the danger.

Dec 29 • 16:17 UTC

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