19.01.2026 18:00
Due to days of continuous rainfall in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, the snow depth has reached 1.5 meters. While the region is experiencing the heaviest snowfall in the last 30 years, a state of emergency has been declared, and education has been suspended.
Due to heavy snowfall in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, roads were closed, public transportation was halted, and education was suspended. The snow depth reached 1.5 meters, and a state of emergency was declared.
SNOW CAPTIVITY IN KAMCHATKA
Heavy snowfall in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula negatively affected daily life. The snowfall, which intensified at the beginning of the week, has increased its impact in recent days. In the settlements of the peninsula, which quickly turned white, roads were closed due to the snowstorm.
STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES
The state of emergency declared after the death of 2 people due to snow in the capital of the Kamchatka region, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, continues. In the city where public transportation has been halted, it is reported that personnel from the Russian National Guard (Rosgvardiya) have intervened and are providing support to residents regarding transportation.
BUILDINGS AND VEHICLES BURIED IN SNOW
In the city, education in schools has been suspended, and many institutions and businesses have switched to remote working mode. Images shared on social media show that some buildings and vehicles in Kamchatka are buried under snow. In a statement from the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, it was reported that rescue teams are battling the snow and trying to reach residents trapped in their homes.
THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL IN 30 YEARS
In a statement from the "Fobos" Weather Center in Russia, it was noted that the snow depth in Kamchatka has reached 1.5 meters and that this figure may increase. It is reported that the heaviest snowfall in the last 30 years is occurring in Kamchatka.