Several places around the world are experiencing first major snowfall of the season creating travel woes for millions of people.Britain witnessed the heaviest snowfall in four years leading to widespread disruption as roads became hazardous and flights grounded following runway closures. Birmingham Airport, which serves the country's second-biggest city, suspended all flights yesterday as staff worked to clear the runway amid heavy snow.<br/><br/>Police forces in worst-hit Wales and central England urged motorists not to travel unless absolutely necessary.In Germany, over 300 flights were cancelled and hundreds more delayed as snow and ice blocked runways at country's largest airport in Frankfurt yesterday. Duesseldorf airport was also forced to close for four hours.<br/><br/>Parts of the northeastern United States experienced first heavy snowfall of the season. A major winter storm blanketed parts of the Southeast with a rare snowfall, including in Florida and parts of southern Texas. The snow created travel woes, especially at Northeast airports. Delays of up to two hours were reported at Newark International Airport.
News On AIR | December 11, 2017 8:06 AM
Several places around the world experience first major snowfall of the season