Beijing, January 12 (Xinhua) -- According to a report by the Finnish national broadcaster on the 11th, all flights at Kittila Airport in northern Finland were cancelled that day due to extreme low temperatures, leaving a large number of tourists stranded.
The report stated that temperatures at Kittira Airport had been below -35 degrees Celsius for several days, dropping to -37 degrees Celsius on the morning of the 11th, making it difficult to carry out aircraft de-icing and ground support work normally.
Due to the situation, all flights at Kittila Airport were cancelled on the 11th, leaving a large number of tourists stranded. The Finnish Meteorological Service predicted that the temperature at Kittila Airport would drop again on the 12th, approaching -40 degrees Celsius.
The Associated Press reports that this year's cold wave in Europe is more severe than in previous years, affecting many parts of Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe. Heavy snow, strong winds, and icy roads have further exacerbated regional transportation difficulties. (End)
