Germany: Freezing Rain Shuts 5,400 Schools | WION
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Published: Jan 13, 2026, 14:06 IST | Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 14:06 IST
Black ice and freezing rain have disrupted daily life across western Germany, forcing authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia to close thousands of schools as a safety precaution. With severe weather warnings in place, many students have switched to remote learning, reviving systems first used during the pandemic to keep education running without risking lives.
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