Russia’s Kamchatka hit by heaviest snowfall in six decades

Authorities reported that, two people were killed after being trapped under falling snow from rooftops.

MOSCOW: Eastern Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has experienced the heaviest snowfall in 60 years, causing major disruptions across the region.

According to international news agencies, towering snowdrifts several meters high have blocked building entrances and buried vehicles entirely under snow.

Authorities reported that, two people were killed after being trapped under falling snow from rooftops.

The Meteorological Department stated that some areas have already received over two meters of snow in the first 15 days of January, adding to nearly 3.7 meters recorded in December.

Videos and images from Kamchatka show cars completely buried under snow, while residents have had to clear paths themselves to reach building entrances.

Russian media footage also shows people walking atop snowdrifts as high as traffic signals, with snow piled several meters along road edges, highlighting the severity of the unprecedented winter storm.