No relief in sight as arctic chill ravages country

WITH an eye to the ever-changing skies outside, meteorologists have predicted no immediate let-up to the arctic chill that has already cost lives and widespread disruption to transport, business and blood supplies.

School closures, cancelled bus services and large-scale disruption to flights provided further evidence that we are a country not accustomed to dealing with such extreme weather.

Yesterday the Government’s emergency taskforce said there was only so much state agencies could do, as forecasters predicted record lows over the coming days.