Amid the chilling temperatures and snowfall brought by Storm Goretti across the UK, Europe is also facing a bitter cold spell with the impact of Storm Elli. In Germany, where temperatures are expected to plummet to -30 degrees, officials in Hamburg have enforced a temporary ban on burials due to frozen ground conditions, making grave digging nearly impossible.
The extreme weather has not only disrupted transport networks nationwide but also led to the cancellation of the Christian Democrat Union (CDU) political party’s first major gathering of the year. The severe conditions and associated risks, including train and flight cancellations, compelled the party to call off its annual kick-off meeting.
As Storm Elli lashes Germany and France with strong winds and snow, the UK is bracing for the effects of Storm Goretti, with the Met Office warning of potential wintry weather following a brief respite on Saturday. Met Office Chief Forecaster Steve Willington cautioned that snowfall is expected in parts of Scotland and northern England on Sunday, with additional accumulation likely to cause further disruption in areas already affected by severe snowfall. Central and southern England and Wales are forecasted to experience rain on Sunday, adding to the challenging weather conditions across the region.
