Hamburg Temporarily Abolishes Ban on Spreading Salt Due to Extreme Snowfall

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Tausalz is actually banned in Hamburg – for the protection of the environment and vegetation. But after massive snowfalls and continuous change of dew and frost, the city has lifted the ban once again.

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Because of snow and ice, the winter service in Hamburg is in continuous use. The fire brigade has counted more than 500 missions so far. The weather news in the blog.

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Hamburg (dpa/lno) – In view of the heaviest snowfalls in 15 years and the constant change of dew and frost times, the Hamburg Transport Authority has lifted the ban on spreading salt on sidewalks and side areas until 21 January. A general decree had been issued that hamburgers are allowed to spread classical dew salt on the way during this period in order to eliminate icy sources of danger, the Authority stated. "In Hamburg, in recent days, as m…