Seoul Prepares for Significant Snowfall Anticipated This Weekend
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Seoul, Dec 20 (NationPress) Officials in Seoul remain vigilant as the broader capital area readies for substantial snowfall expected later tonight and into Saturday.
The Seoul metropolitan government has mobilized around 5,300 personnel along with 1,116 snow-removal vehicles and equipment in anticipation of 1 to 5 centimeters of snowfall, which is projected to persist into early Saturday.
According to the city government, security cameras installed along the western coastal region of the country are being utilized to monitor the movement of the snow in advance.
Authorities stressed the significance of maintaining a safe distance while driving under snowy conditions and urged pedestrians to be cautious, as reported by the Yonhap news agency.
Last month, the region experienced its heaviest November snowfall in 117 years, covering Seoul and surrounding areas, which resulted in injuries, disrupted traffic, and power outages.
The new record snowfall of 18 cm on November 27 coincided with the season's first snowfall in Seoul.
This surpassed the previous record of 12.4 cm set on November 28, 1972, as stated by the national weather agency.
The city of Incheon, located west of Seoul, also recorded a November snowfall of 14.8 cm, breaking the earlier record of 8 cm established in 1972.
Suwon, situated south of Seoul, received 21 cm of snow, marking the highest amount for any November precipitation, according to the KMA.
In the Songpa district of Seoul, three individuals were injured and taken to nearby hospitals after a snow fence near a construction site collapsed under the weight of the snow.
Additionally, over 170 households in the Seongbuk district experienced blackouts, attributed to trees likely falling on electric poles and wires due to the heavy snow, according to the Korea Electric Power Corp.
Dozens of other households in Eunpyeong-gu also reported power supply interruptions, as noted by Yonhap.
