Snow in Amman - in pictures

  • Fruit-laden trees are weighed down with snow in Amman, Jordan. All pictures: Amy McConaghy / The National
    Fruit-laden trees are weighed down with snow in Amman, Jordan. All pictures: Amy McConaghy / The National
  • People in Amman woke to find Jordan's capital covered in snow on Thursday.
    People in Amman woke to find Jordan's capital covered in snow on Thursday.
  • Some of the city's streets could only be driven on 'with extreme caution', said officials.
    Some of the city's streets could only be driven on 'with extreme caution', said officials.
  • The rare snowfall was part of a cold snap in Jordan.
    The rare snowfall was part of a cold snap in Jordan.
  • Delighted children made snowmen.
    Delighted children made snowmen.
  • But the cold weather may worry householders, as electricity bills are set to rise.
    But the cold weather may worry householders, as electricity bills are set to rise.
  • The snow transformed the city skyline.
    The snow transformed the city skyline.
  • The wintry blanket brought a new look to familiar views.
    The wintry blanket brought a new look to familiar views.
  • The snow brought some disruption to travel.
    The snow brought some disruption to travel.
  • Some of Amman's streets were impassable by car.
    Some of Amman's streets were impassable by car.
  • Officials said other routes could only be driven with caution.
    Officials said other routes could only be driven with caution.
  • The main roads to reach vital facilities in Amman are open, a municipal officer said.
    The main roads to reach vital facilities in Amman are open, a municipal officer said.
  • Many drivers preferred to wait for a thaw before heading out.
    Many drivers preferred to wait for a thaw before heading out.
  • Some electricity lines, which in Jordan is carried on poles, were downed by the snow.
    Some electricity lines, which in Jordan is carried on poles, were downed by the snow.
  • The snow will help to ease a drought in Jordan.
    The snow will help to ease a drought in Jordan.

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