The first thick snowfalls for this season have caused chaos in parts of Norway, paralysing public transportation, making roads difficult and causing numerous accidents.
According to foreign media, rainfall has included several regions of the country, while meteorologists had warned that up to 15 inches [15 cm] of snow can fall in eastern Norway and that in the north as much as 20 inches [30 cm].
The biggest problems have been reported in the capital, Oslo, where snow began to fall around 05:30 a.m., causing delays and cancellations in public transportation.
More than 1,000 bus stops have been delayed, and 65 percent of bus lines in the area have been canceled, reports the VG newspaper.
Meanwhile, police have accepted numerous reports of traffic accidents, vehicles that have slipped off the road and fallen trees that have damaged parked cars.
Even on the E6 highway, in the Sculleruddumpa area, two trucks have remained blocked, causing problems in circulation.
The protests have also affected the operation of Oslo Airport, where numerous delays have been recorded. Airport operator Avinor has indicated that teams are working to clean up the tracks.
Meteorologist Hanne Beat Scat’r of the Norwegian Meteorological Institute has said that the first snowfall often causes chaos, as vehicle leaders have not yet adapted to winter conditions.
Authorities have called for increased caution in traffic, greater distance between vehicles, and more time for travel.
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