In some countries temperatures are at their lowest in more than 50 years, causing misery for residents and headaches for authorities.<br /><br /> Countries in Eastern Europe and the Balkans have been hardest hit, with more than 70 deaths caused by the freezing weather.<br /><br /> For example, in Albania, at least eight people have died, with snow falling for the first time in resort towns in the south of the country.<br /><br /> Rare heavy snowfall has been seen in many places, including Dubrovnik in Croatia<br /><br /> What looked to be a typical mild winter suddenly changed overnight, catching authorities and the public by surprise.<br /><br /> Further west in Europe, alerts have been in place for snow storms and flooding, including in Scotland. <br /><br /> Disruption to travel is widespread, with many schools also closed.<br /><br /> The UN refugee agency has also voiced concern about how refugees and migrants are coping in the freezing conditions, saying governments must do more to help them.<br />
