Extreme cold weather warning issued

The Czech Hydrometeorological Institute issued an alert on Sunday for extreme cold weather with a risk of frostbite on unprotected parts of the body, which will affect mainly the Bohemian-Moravian highlands, and the north, east and northeast of the country. Temperatures are predicted to drop below minus 12 degrees on Sunday night, with the freezing weather expected to last until at least Wednesday morning.

The warning applies to the Hradec Králové, Vysočina and Pardubice regions, and from Tuesday also to the Liberec region. Temperatures well below freezing will occur mainly at night and in the morning.

Small children, the elderly and the sick are recommended to limit their time outside, and everyone is recommended to protect themselves with several layers of warm clothing and suitable footwear.