Alerts have been sent via mobile phone networks saying temperatures will likely reach -25 Celsius to -29 Celsius in much of the country but could get as low as -31 Celsius in southern districts.
Much of the south and east of the country is covered by an orange alert (danger) with a large area to the north covered by a yellow alert (potential danger). Only a thin strip of land around Cape Kolka and along the Gulf of Rīga escapes the danger zone.
People are advised not to st...