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WED · 2026-01-21 · 19:09 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0121-9489
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Record snowfall leaves cars stuck and people stranded in Russia's Far East

Record snowfall has struck Russia's Far East, specifically the Kamchatka Peninsula, marking the heaviest snowfall in the region in 60 years. The extreme weather has left residents stranded in their homes, requiring rescue efforts, and has disrupted public transportation in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional capital.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-01-21 · 19:09 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Record snowfall leaves cars stuck and people stranded in Russia's Far East
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Record snowfall has struck Russia's Far East, specifically the Kamchatka Peninsula, marking the heaviest snowfall in the region in 60 years. The extreme weather has left residents stranded in their homes, requiring rescue efforts, and has disrupted public transportation in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, the regional capital. Snowfall reached approximately 10 feet, burying cars and impeding movement. Scientists suggest that climate change affecting Arctic air patterns may be a contributing factor to the unusual winter blast.

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Public transportation was partially suspended in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

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Parts of Russia's Far East have been buried under its heaviest snowfall in 60 years.

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The height of the snow reached approximately 10 feet.

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The winter blast could be due to climate change affecting Arctic air patterns.

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Full report

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Parts of Russia's Far East have been buried under its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, as scientists say the winter blast could be due to climate change affecting Arctic air patterns. In Kamchatka Peninsula, locals were seen shovelling in the streets, as rescuers helped people trapped in their homes.Public transportation was partially suspended in the regional capital, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, after the height of the snow reached approximately 10 feet.
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