"Nordic Nations Shiver as Sweden Endures Coldest January in Decades Amidst Icy -40C Snap"
Europe faced extreme weather conditions on January 3, 2024, with the Nordic region experiencing its coldest January night in 25 years as temperatures plunged below minus 40 degrees Celsius, causing transportation disruptions and school closures. Meanwhile, Storm Henk brought strong winds and heavy rain to western Europe, leading to flooding, power outages, and at least two deaths. Over 300 flood warnings were issued across England and Wales, and severe weather conditions affected travel and power supply across the U.K., the Netherlands, and parts of Germany.