Deep Freeze Brings the Wolf to Europe’s Door, Literally and Figuratively

LONDON — Scavenging wolves have been sneaking into hilltop villages in central Italy, with one sighted uncomfortably close to the gates of an elementary school.

Their ominous appearance should not be taken as yet another metaphor for European decline. The lupine intruders, like their human counterparts, have simply been responding to the extreme cold that has swept the Continent in the past week.

The deep freeze caused widespread disruptions and even fatalities. The effects of the cold have been compounded by shortages of natural gas, particularly from Russia, once again highlighting Europe’s dependence on energy from the east.

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As deaths crossed 420, from Save the Arctic Europeans are praying save us from the Arctic!

Don't go by a little warmth around, the chill is expected to return in a few days. The India Meteorological Department has predicted colder day temperatures for the next three days over north-west India, including Delhi. 

The maximum temperatures in the Capital will remain below normal by two to four degree Celsius while minimum temperatures will shoot up above the normal. But minimum temperatures are expected to fall even lower to 4°C on Wednesday and Thursday. The expected fall in temperatures is due to a western disturbance which is likely to cause snowfall over J&K and Himachal Pradesh. Uttarakhand is also expected to receive snowfall.

If you think this is cold, then think again. In Ukraine temperatures are near minus 40 deg C. Death toll in Europe has crossed 420.  From Save the Arctic Europeans are praying save us from the Arctic!

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