Photo: ReutersHeavy snowfall disrupted air, road and rail travel in France and the Netherlands, as hundreds of flights were cancelled in the countries' capitals, while trains around Amsterdam came to a standstill and bus services in Paris were suspended. Amsterdam Schiphol airport, one of Europe's busiest hubs, cancelled about 700 flights on Monday (local time) as the airport closed to incoming traffic until 1200GMT due to the snow, a spokesperson said. State-owned RATP, which operates Paris' public transportation, said it cancelled dozens of bus lines. AMSTERDAM TRAINS AT A STANDSTILLDutch railway company NS said no trains were operating in the region around Amsterdam and public transport was severely affected in many places. Ice and snow also caused many delays and accidents on the roads, even as authorities advised people to stay at home whenever possible.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 06, 2026 10:36 UTC