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Snow and ice cause major disruptions in France
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An intense snow offensive hits France on Wednesday, with 38 departments on orange alert for snow and ice. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot advises avoiding travel in Île-de-France and favoring telework. Deadly accidents and transport disruptions already mark the current episode.
Storm Benjamin, the first real autumn storm, sweeps across France on Thursday with violent winds and stormy showers. Eighteen departments are placed on orange alert by Météo France for wind, flooding, and submersion. Regional rail services are disrupted in several areas.