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South Korea’s capital was blanketed in what the weather agency said was the heaviest November snowfall since records were kept more than a century ago. It was the first snow of this winter.
The Korea Meteorological Administration said 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) of snow had fallen by 7 a.m. Wednesday, compared with Seoul’s previous record of 12.4 cm on Nov. 28, 1972. It was the heaviest snowfall since records began in 1907, the KMA said.
The snowstorm grounded at least 220 flights at airports across the country, while authorities ordered about 90 ferries to remain in port. It also closed hundreds of hiking trails.
Icy road conditions slowed the morning commute in Seoul as emergency workers across the country responded to fallen trees, signs and other safety risks.
President Yoon Suk-yeol ordered the ministries of safety and transportation to mobilize all available relevant personnel and equipment to prevent traffic accidents and other snow-related incidents. Yun also asked officials to relay weather and traffic information to the public quickly to help avoid snow-related damage and inconvenience, according to the presidential office.
A subway line in Seoul was delayed for nine minutes during rush hour, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported.
The storm blanketed much of the country with 10-23 cm in central, eastern and southwestern areas.
Icy road conditions delayed the morning commute in Seoul as emergency workers across the country responded to fallen trees and signs and other safety risks.
Yonhap reported that one person was killed and four others were injured in a five-car crash in the eastern city of Hongcheon.
The meteorological agency said the snowfall will continue in most parts of the country until midday on Thursday.
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