Latvia Experiences Coldest Winter in 12 Years

Latvia is having its coldest winter in 12 years.

The temperature in Daugavpils dropped to -32°C, while other parts of the country ranged from -16°C to -26°C.

People are enjoying winter activities, but authorities are warning about the dangers of extreme cold.

Heating bills are expected to increase by 30-70%, and there's a shortage of wood pellets.

The government is considering helping those most affected.

Meteorologists say such cold spells are becoming rarer due to global warming, and people have forgotten what a regular winter in Latvia is like.

The last time temperatures below -30°C were recorded was in 2021, and in Riga, it was in 1994.