In the past two days, due to heavy snow brought by a cold wave, multiple traffic accidents have occurred in many parts of France, resulting in at least 5 deaths, and major airports in Paris have significantly reduced flights.
According to a report by TF1 (French Television Channel One) on the 6th, since the icy and snowy weather began on the 5th, multiple regions in France have seen a spike in traffic accidents caused by snowfall and icy roads, resulting in 5 fatalities.
The report, quoting Transport Minister Tabarot, pointed out that major airports in Paris would reduce flights on the 7th due to runway snow clearance and aircraft de-icing operations. Of these, about 40% of flights at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport have been cancelled, and approximately 25% of flights at Paris Orly Airport have been suspended.
After the snowfall on the 5th, the French Civil Aviation Authority had already requested all airlines to reduce the number of take-offs and landings at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports by 15% each.
On the 6th, Météo-France issued an orange alert for snow and ice for 38 departments in northwestern France, with snowfall and freezing expected to occur in the affected areas on the 7th.