Black ice and freezing rain were disrupting road and rail traffic in parts of Germany on Wednesday. The Berlin airport noted warned: ‘No take-offs are currently possible’.
All flights from Berlin were suspended due to black ice as of around 9am on Wednesday morning.
The Berlin-Brandenburg Airport website had a note to passengers that read: “Due to the weather conditions, no take-offs are currently possible. Please check flight status with your airline.”
Many of the flights which had been scheduled for departures at 6 or 7am were now marked as being scheduled for 10am or later.
Passengers should expect that delays may continue through the day, and are advised to check the current status of their flight with their airline or on the BER website.
Warning for freezing rain and black ice
This comes as the German Weather Service warns of black ice due to freezing rain in eastern parts of Germany, including Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt.
Disruptions in road and rail traffic are also happening in these regions.
According to the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), the U2 line was partially disrupted on Thursday morning.
People were urged to avoid driving if possible. Restrictions are possible on all traffic routes.
From the North Sea coast to the edge of the Alps, the weather service also expects slippery roads for many other parts of the country.
Schools were also closed on Thursday in several regions of Lower Saxony. Students are expected to attend lessons online.
With reporting by DPA.
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