Seoul, the capital of South Korea, has recorded its highest snowfall in November, causing significant disruption to daily life. Due to the severe weather, traffic jams, power outages, and the cancellation of hundreds of flights were reported, and authorities have predicted more snow in the coming days.
According to international news agency Reuters, media reports indicate that at least two people were killed in traffic accidents on roads east of the capital, and several pedestrians were injured due to debris falling from buildings and under-construction infrastructure caused by strong winds.
The weather monitoring agency reported that cold winds from the northwest turned rain into snow overnight. By 3 PM, a 18-centimeter (7.1-inch) layer of snow had accumulated on the ground, marking the highest amount since records began in 1907.
The Ministry of the Interior upgraded its response to the disaster and warned that up to 5 centimeters of snow per hour could accumulate by Thursday morning. The ministry also cautioned that the high moisture content in the snow increases the risk of damage to facilities and properties.
Due to the harsh weather, more than 200 flights were canceled or delayed at airports nationwide, with most of the affected flights being domestic. Additionally, at least 70 ferry services connecting the islands were suspended due to the extreme weather.
Media reports further revealed that power outages affected thousands of homes in Seoul and central regions, with fallen trees and snow-related issues damaging power lines.
