Freezing weather continues in the Algerian town of Medea.

Dozens of people were reported to have died from the cold wave sweeping Europe and North Africa.

Many died in road accidents as an unprecedented snowfall hit the country.

Roads in mountain areas have been blocked, and entire villages isolated.

Anger among residents ran high as gas and food supplies dwindled.

(SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) ABDALLAH, SAYING:

"We are really isolated, we haven't received anything. We see on TV, the other towns are fine, and they receive everything -- food, gas but us we didn't get anything and some people are really isolated."

Many people were unable to get any supplies for days.

A local news agency reported that the price of gas has multiplied six times.

Many people had to resort to old methods of heating such as using wood.

Sophia Soo, Reuters.