Helsinki: Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall disrupted passenger traffic, tram operations and flight schedules in Finland’s capital Helsinki. The Finnish Meteorological Institute reported that between Monday morning and Tuesday morning, 10 to 20 cm of snow fell in the southern and south-western parts. Country. Meteorologist Matti Huttonen of Finnish national broadcaster Yle said temperatures in southern Finland had dropped to zero point, a sharp contrast to typical springtime temperatures of about 10 degrees Celsius or more. Xinhua news agency reported According to the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL), the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) announced a complete closure of the city’s tram network due to freezing rain and snow accumulation, which caused ice accumulation on overhead power lines and disruptions at various network locations.
As a result, many HSL bus services experienced delays or cancellations, and some commuter trains operated at reduced service. The Finnish Meteorological Institute described the conditions as “very bad”. The challenges posed increased. Meanwhile, Finnish airport operator Finavia reported flight delays and cancellations due to adverse weather conditions. Apart from Helsinki, other cities in southern Finland, including Turku, saw disruption in bus services due to the snow storm on Tuesday morning. Came. Some buses veered off the road and fell into ditches, Yale reports. Despite the disruptions, tram services in the capital region gradually resumed on Tuesday afternoon, according to the latest information provided by HSL.
