Shotlist Budapest, Hungary - Recent 1. Car moving, road covered in snow 2. Car tire spinning 3. Various of car moving 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Peter, resident, Budapest (full name not given) (partially overlaid with shot 5): "Yesterday when I was trying to get home, this was like that deep in snow -- 20 centimeters easy. So cars were backing up on the hill, and there was no way (of) just going around. And, (I'm) praying do not slit and slide and crash or something." SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE 5. Peter cleaning snow SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE 6. Snow-covered trees, buildings 7. Cars, snow-covered road 8. Emergency vehicle moving 9. Snowplow in operation 10. Car moving 11. Various of flight information screen 12. Various of passengers 13. SOUNDBITE (English) Aron, train commuter (full name not given): "I just came from a 10-day retreat, and overnight we got 20 centimeters of snow. And, it took us hours and hours just to get out of the parking lot." 14. Various of snow-covered trees, roads 15. City view Storyline Hungary faced severe winter conditions on Wednesday as heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures disrupted transport nationwide, prompting authorities to activate a "red code" cold-weather alert and step up emergency response measures. According to the national meteorological service HungaroMet, an additional 10 centimeters of snow fell overnight in many areas, on top of an earlier 5-10 cm snow cover. Snow depth has reached 15-25 cm across most of the country, with around 30 cm reported in parts of western and southwestern Hungary. Further snowfall and blowing snow are forecast, particularly in eastern and southeastern regions. The red code alert entered into force at 08:00 Wednesday, requiring social institutions to admit people exposed to extreme cold regardless of standard procedures. Emergency services, police and disaster management authorities were placed on heightened alert, while road and public transport operators were instructed to prioritize access to hospitals, schools and other critical infrastructure. The severe winter storm has caused severe disruption across much of Hungary. In Budapest, icy and slippery roads have made daily commutes hazardous, forcing residents to weigh the risks of leaving home each day. "Yesterday when I was trying to get home, this was like that deep in snow -- 20 centimeters easy. So cars were backing up on the hill, and there was no way (of) just going around. And, (I'm) praying do not slit and slide and crash or something," said Peter, a Budapest resident. Earlier this week, emergency services responded to nearly 4,700 rescue calls in a single day, many involving traffic accidents and stranded vehicles. Local officials said that crews will work around the clock to clear roads and keep critical routes open. Meanwhile, the city’s meteorological department has warned that the cold front will continue to sweep across the region. The storm's impact is also evident on rail transport. At the city’s main train stations, departure boards showed widespread delays and cancellations. "I just came from a 10-day retreat, and overnight we got 20 centimeters of snow. And, it took us hours and hours just to get out of the parking lot," said Aron, a train commuter. [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]