In Germany and Austria, nine people died due to snowfall

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As a result of heavy snowfall in Austria and in the south of Germany at least nine people died. About this reports Bild.

According to available data, in the area of Miesbach (Germany), the state of emergency was declared due to snowfall, which, according to weather forecasters, will go all week. The thickness of the snow can reach two meters, which threatens the collapse of some buildings.
The report notes that due to bad weather nine people died. In turn, rescuers said that the death toll could increase during the week.
Earlier in Austria, the whole Hochkar ski resort was evacuated due to the avalanche threat. The fourth level of avalanche danger is announced.

Earlier, “Journalist” reported that three people were the victims of snowstorms in Greece.