Weather Blamed for Poor Oktoberfest

Cold and wet weather has kept many beer lovers away from the Oktoberfest in the southern German city of Munich this year, according to organizers of the event that wrapped up Sunday. The world's second biggest annual event after the Rio carnival drew just under six million visitors during its outdoor two-week stint, down from last year's 6.3 million. Less beer was also consumed in the Bavarian capital -- partygoers downed just 5.5 million glasses of beer. Organizers said many visitors instead opted for a warming mug of hot mulled wine. (AFP)