Five people were killed in severe storms in Poland during the recent several days

Overall, 53 people were killed since November, Radio Poland reported.

Temperatures in Poland are set to fall to as low as -23 degrees Celcius, the country's Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) has warned.

Poland's authorities urge people to be aware of others who are most at risk of hypothermia during the cold snap, including the homeless and elderly.