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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The city is already preparing for the fight against thaw: here’s what has been done

Klaipėda, Lithuania, is proactively preparing for potential flooding due to melting snow and forecasted temperature increases.

Feb 21 • 08:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Klaipėda Prepares for Possible Thaw: Cleaning of Rainwater Drainage Networks Begins

Klaipėda city authorities are preparing for potential flooding due to melting snow by starting cleaning works on the rainwater drainage systems.

Feb 20 • 10:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Residents were offended by the behavior of the retail network: they did not understand why it was done

Residents expressed outrage over the management of parking spaces for disabled individuals after snow was piled on top of them at a local "Norfa" supermarket.

Feb 19 • 12:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Polish Waters on the Risk of Spring Floods: The Distribution of Snow Cover Matters

Mateusz Balcerowicz, president of Polish Waters, reports that current conditions on major Polish rivers do not indicate a high risk of flooding during the thaw expected next week.

Feb 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Power Plant Released Six Million Cubic Meters of Water in Oulu – Authorities Take It Seriously, Investigating the Matter

A power plant in Oulu released six million cubic meters of water in one day due to accumulated snow, prompting concerns about environmental and public safety.

Feb 18 • 18:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Who is responsible for snow removal on balconies?

The article discusses who is responsible for snow removal on balconies in residential apartments, emphasizing that homeowners are typically responsible unless renting.

Feb 15 • 13:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Snow must not be shoveled here under any circumstances

The article discusses the proper handling of snow accumulation on properties in Finland, emphasizing that snow should not be shoveled onto public areas or neighboring properties.

Feb 13 • 17:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Western US gripped by extreme snow drought: ‘I’ve never seen a winter like this’

The western US is facing a record snow drought, significantly affecting water supplies and increasing fire risks in the region.

Feb 11 • 17:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

The Curator: How to stop slush from taking over your house

The article provides tips on how to manage winter mess, particularly regarding slush and snow, by creating an organized entryway system known as the winter drop zone.

Feb 10 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: "Exclusive ice straight from the old town!" Unusual snow removal method catches the attention of a Tallinn resident

A Tallinn resident recorded an unusual snow removal practice where snow is shoveled into a van in the old town, attracting comments on its exclusivity.

Feb 9 • 13:50 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chris Christie slams Mamdani over handling of New York City snowstorm, garbage 'piled up everywhere'

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his poor management of snow and garbage cleanup following a recent snowstorm.

Feb 9 • 13:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Snow Management in the Age of Climate Change: A New 'White Gold Rush' is Rising

The article discusses the importance of snow management amidst climate change and its impact on water economy, highlighting the growing business of snow storage and management in European ski resorts and its implications for agriculture.

Feb 6 • 15:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Heavy Snow in Aomori, Some Municipalities See Early Voting Drop to Less than Half; Election Committee Concerned About Voter Turnout

The Aomori Prefectural Election Management Commission reported a significant drop in early voting due to heavy snowfall, revealing concerns about the overall voter turnout for the upcoming House of Representatives election.

Feb 2 • 23:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Tomašević Finally Appears: Reflects on Snow and Announces Increase in Childbirth Allowance

Zagreb Mayor Tomislav Tomašević has announced plans to increase the childbirth allowance from 600 to 800 euros, while addressing criticisms regarding the city's recent snowfall management.

Jan 13 • 11:37 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

VIDEO People Struggle to Walk Down the Icy Stairs of the Belgrade Arena. The Organizer Responds

After a video surfaced showing visitors navigating uncleaned, snow-covered stairs following a water polo match in Belgrade, the management of the Belgrade Arena responded, stating that the area had been closed for weeks due to a winter event.

Jan 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Winter does not relent. IMGW alert

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued first-degree alerts for four provinces due to forecasted heavy snowfall and blizzards, with second-degree alerts still in effect in several regions.

Jan 11 • 10:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Property managers or owners may be liable for damages caused by falling snow from roofs, warns lawyer

Property managers and owners may be held responsible for damage caused by falling snow unless they have taken preventive measures, according to lawyer Lukáš Syrový.

Jan 10 • 11:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Unsettled Weather Forecast for Poland. Alerts from RCB and IMGW. "Exercise Caution"

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued a weather forecast indicating heavy cloud cover and potential snowfall across various regions of Poland, with temperatures dropping to as low as -11 degrees Celsius.

Jan 9 • 05:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Where has Tomašević disappeared? He is not in public, while Korlaet is leading processes

The current mayor of Zagreb, Tomislav Tomašević, has been absent from public life during recent snowfalls, raising concerns among citizens about the city's snow removal efforts compared to the past mayor, Milan Bandić.

Jan 8 • 19:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Winter Arrival: What the Railway Can Learn from the Swiss and Austrians

The German railway company Deutsche Bahn faces challenges with winter weather, while transportation services in Austria and Switzerland demonstrate effective snow management strategies.

Jan 8 • 16:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

IMGW warnings about frost and snow. Meteorologists indicated the date of the 'second blow'

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued warnings of severe frost and snowfall for several provinces, with continued meteorological hazards expected in the coming days.

Jan 8 • 09:13 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Garbage collectors in Zlín collect waste in any weather. They face snow and icy roads during winter shifts

Garbage collectors in Zlín work year-round, facing challenges like snow and icy roads during winter months.

Jan 8 • 05:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

It's Still Snowing. Second Level Alerts for Heavy Snow

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management has issued alerts for heavy snowfall as severe frost has resulted in six deaths in Western Europe, with temperatures in Northern Sweden dropping to 40 degrees below zero.

Jan 6 • 17:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

IMGW warns of snowstorms in northern Poland

The Institute of Meteorology and Water Management warns of expected heavy snowfalls, blizzards, and snowdrifts in northern Poland this Sunday, with certain coastal counties under severe weather alerts and up to half a meter of snow accumulation possible.

Jan 4 • 11:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Flash floods in Afghanistan: At least 17 dead

Heavy rain and snow have caused deadly flash floods in Afghanistan, resulting in at least 17 fatalities and 11 injuries, according to the national disaster management agency.

Jan 2 • 18:03 UTC

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