Extreme cold weather warning issued for parts of Czechia

Meteorologists have issued a warning for severe frosts across Czechia, with temperatures plunging to –10 to –15°C, especially in the northern regions, from Monday to Thursday. The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute reported temperatures already dipping below –15°C in some areas on the night from Saturday to Sunday.

People were advised to dress in multiple layers, wear suitable footwear, and limit outdoor exposure, especially for children, the elderly, and those in poor health. A severe cold warning will be in effect from midnight Monday to Thursday morning for northern areas. The warning will extend Tuesday to parts of the Plzeň and Vysočina regions. Frost conditions are expected to ease later in the week.