In an unprecedented weather event, Seoul has experienced its heaviest November snowfall on record, with over 16 cm blanketing the city. The snowfall, which surpassed the previous record of 12.4 cm set in November 1972, has brought several disruptions across the capital and surrounding areas.
Seoul Suffers from Record-Breaking November Snowfall
Seoul Suffers from Record-Breaking November Snowfall
South Korea's capital sees historic snow accumulation, disrupting transportation and tragic incidents reported.
Several flights were grounded and transport services faced delays due to the icy conditions. Tragically, there have been reports of fatalities linked to weather-related traffic accidents. Youn Ki-han, head of Seoul's Meteorology Forecast Division, explained that the unusual weather was caused by strong westerly winds and a stark temperature contrast between the sea surface and frigid air masses. This unusual meteorological pattern is expected to persist through Thursday morning.
Intriguingly, this sudden shift to harsh winter weather follows a brief period of mild autumn temperatures. Businessman Bae Joo-han remarked on the dramatic change, noting how he had previously enjoyed warm November days before waking to a wintry scene. As citizens of Seoul navigate these challenging weather conditions, the city finds itself at the center of an unusual and dangerous winter phenomenon.
Intriguingly, this sudden shift to harsh winter weather follows a brief period of mild autumn temperatures. Businessman Bae Joo-han remarked on the dramatic change, noting how he had previously enjoyed warm November days before waking to a wintry scene. As citizens of Seoul navigate these challenging weather conditions, the city finds itself at the center of an unusual and dangerous winter phenomenon.
