Freezing weather continues in the Algerian town of Medea.<br/> <br />Dozens of people were reported to have died from the cold wave sweeping Europe and North Africa.<br/> <br />Many died in road accidents as an unprecedented snowfall hit the country.<br/> <br />Roads in mountain areas have been blocked, and entire villages isolated.<br/> <br />Anger among residents ran high as gas and food supplies dwindled.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) ABDALLAH, SAYING:<br/> <br />"We are really isolated, we haven't received anything. We see on TV, the other towns are fine, and they receive everything -- food, gas but us we didn't get anything and some people are really isolated."<br/> <br />Many people were unable to get any supplies for days.<br/> <br />A local news agency reported that the price of gas has multiplied six times.<br/> <br />Many people had to resort to old methods of heating such as using wood.<br/> <br />Sophia Soo, Reuters.
