Heavy snow paralyses parts of southern Germany
The Hindu
In total, 760 flights were affected, a spokesperson told AFP.
Heavy snowfall brought chaos to parts of southern Germany on Saturday, with air and rail traffic blocked in the Bavarian state capital of Munich.
After first suspending flights until noon Saturday (1100 GMT), Munich airport later said it would remain closed until 6:00 am (0500 GMT) on Sunday.
In total, 760 flights were affected, a spokesperson told AFP. More than 40 centimetres (16 inches) of snow fell overnight Friday to Saturday, according to weather services.
Authorities asked residents to stay home for their safety.
The winter weather also disrupted train traffic, with rail operator Deutsche Bahn saying, "The main Munich station cannot be served".
Deutsche Bahn said travellers should expect delays and cancellations throughout the region, and most buses, trams and suburban trains were not running in Munich.
Saturday's planned football championship match between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin has been called off.

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