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Heavy Snowfall in Kamchatka Buries Apartment Blocks and Disrupts Daily Life
A powerful winter storm has blanketed Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, leaving entire residential buildings buried under metres of snow and bringing daily life in the remote Far Eastern region to a near standstill.
Footage circulating on social media shows apartment blocks almost completely submerged, with only the upper floors and balconies visible above towering snowdrifts. Cars have vanished beneath the snow, while entrances to flats are blocked, forcing residents to dig tunnels just to leave their homes.
Local authorities described the snowfall as one of the heaviest the region has experienced in recent years. Emergency services have been deployed to clear access routes, assist elderly residents, and ensure heating systems remain operational amid plunging temperatures. Schools and public offices have been temporarily closed, and non-essential travel has been strongly discouraged.
Kamchatka, known for its volcanoes and harsh winters, is no stranger to extreme weather. However, residents say the sheer volume of snow from this storm is exceptional. Some areas reportedly received several weeks’ worth of snowfall in just a few days, overwhelming snow-clearing equipment and local infrastructure.
Despite the disruption, no serious injuries have been reported so far. Officials continue to warn of further snowfall and strong winds, urging residents to remain indoors where possible and to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
Meteorologists say the storm was driven by a powerful Pacific weather system, highlighting the increasing unpredictability and intensity of winter weather patterns in the region.
As cleanup efforts continue, Kamchatka’s residents are once again adapting to life under extreme conditions—this time with their homes quite literally buried in snow.
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