A frigid spell tightens its grip on Central and Eastern Europe.

 In Warsaw, the impact of an intense cold snap from Scandinavia reverberated across Central and Eastern Europe on Monday. The mercury in Poland plummeted to a bone-chilling minus 23 degrees Celsius, prompting the closure of schools and triggering electricity failures in various regions. The Polish weather service issued widespread safety warnings, anticipating further drops in temperatures throughout the week.

In the northeast of Poland, around 2,200 households found themselves without power, leading to the cancellation of school bus services. Krzysztof Guzek, a spokesman for the regional government, explained, "Due to the cold, there were problems with school transport," as the region grappled with the severe weather conditions.

Meanwhile, Latvia experienced a staggering temperature of minus 29.5 degrees Celsius (minus 21.1 degrees Fahrenheit) in Daugavpils, its second-largest city. Weather forecasters foresaw the persistence of such arctic conditions throughout the week.

Hungary faced its own set of challenges, as the national weather service issued warnings of wind gusts reaching up to 90 km/h (56 mph) in the northeast, coupled with temperatures expected to dip to minus 12 degrees Celsius in certain areas by the end of the week. Strong winds, nearly reaching 100 km/h, wreaked havoc, tearing off roofs, felling trees onto roads, and causing damage to electricity infrastructure. Authorities in Hungary emphasized the importance of safeguarding pets and animals, especially those in shelters or strays, from exposure to the extreme cold. The region braced for a challenging period ahead, with weather conditions demanding heightened caution and preparedness.

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