South Korea blanketed in heavy snow; four dead, travel in chaos as winter fury strikes
Published On : 2024-11-28T17:51:10+0530 [ IST ] |
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South Korea has been hit by heavy snowfall for the second consecutive day causing severe disruptions to travel and daily life. The snowstorm has resulted in at least four deaths and widespread travel chaos including cancelled flights and suspended ferry services. However weather conditions have started to improve as the snowfall eases
The snowstorm began on Wednesday and was the third-heaviest snowfall recorded in Seoul since records began in 1907. By Thursday morning parts of the city saw more than 40 cm (16 inches) of snow. This led to the cancellation of over 140 flights and a major impact
Weather officials lifted heavy snow warnings for Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area by 10 a.m. on Thursday but the damage had already been done. Incheon International Airport, South Korea's busiest airport, was severely affected with many flights delayed or cancelled.
The snowstorm also had a major impact on ferry services with 99 ferry routes and 142 flights cancelled by Thursday. Media reports also mentioned delays in train services. Schools in the province of Gyeonggi which borders Seoul were allowed to close if needed due to the weather
The unusually heavy snow in November was caused by warmer-than-usual seawater temperatures west of the Korean peninsula meeting cold air currents. This phenomenon created the perfect conditions for the snowstorm. In neighbouring North Korea more than 10 cm (4 inches) of snow fell in some areas between
While the snowfall has now begun to ease the effects are still being felt across the country and authorities are continuing to monitor the situation.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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South Korea has been hit by heavy snowfall for the second consecutive day causing severe disruptions to travel and daily life. The snowstorm has resulted in at least four deaths and widespread trav
