South Korea sees record snowfall, heaviest in 117 years
Photo: South Korea is hit by snowfall (Getty Images)
A major snowstorm hit the South Korean capital, Seoul, and surrounding regions, marking the heaviest November snowfall in 117 years. The storm caused significant disruptions across the city and the country, Yonhap reports.
In Seoul, 18 cm of snow fell, surpassing the previous record set in 1972 (12.4 cm). Meanwhile, Incheon recorded 14.8 cm of snow, and Suwon saw 21 cm, both the highest November snowfalls on record.
It was reported that in Seoul, three people were injured when a snow barrier collapsed at a construction site, with one suffering serious injuries. In the Gangwon Province, one person died, and nine others were injured in accidents caused by the severe weather conditions.
Photo: South Korea is hit by snowfall (Getty Images)
The storm also triggered power outages, leaving over 170 households in the Seongbuk district without electricity due to fallen trees on power lines. Dozens of homes in the Eunpyeong-gu district also lost power.
In addition, the region experienced a transportation crisis. A total of 150 flights were canceled, including 71 at Incheon International Airport. Also, 89 passenger ferries were suspended, and access to seven national parks was restricted.
On Tuesday, October 1, snow was recorded in the Ukrainian Carpathian Mountains, with a snow cover reaching up to 13 cm.
On Sunday, November 3, the first snowfall was reported in Kharkiv, Ukraine, and by November 4, snow had reached Kyiv.
By Wednesday, November 13, snow began to blanket various regions of the country, starting with the western provinces. On November 14, snow continued to fall across Ukraine, with the first snow recorded in Sumy, Slavutych, and other towns.
