"Ice floes as large as five metres drifted down Europe’s second-longest river in Budapest on Wednesday, creating a winter spectacle for residents. Footage shows ice drifting down the Danube River, prompting passersby to stop and take pictures. as extreme winter conditions hit across Europe. Freezing rain and severe ice conditions have disrupted road and air traffic. Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport was temporarily closed on Tuesday due to ‘increased safety risks’ caused by black ice and extreme icing. Meanwhile, more than 1,000 families in the capital were reported to be without electricity since Tuesday night due to the weather. The cold snap has swept across Europe, bringing freezing temperatures and travel chaos to several countries, where more than a dozen people have reportedly died in weather-related accidents."