In russia, winter has begun with abnormal snowfall in moscow and unusually early cold weather in permafrost areas. This is reported by Reuters, according to UNN.
Details
In moscow, the work of airports has been blocked due to heavy snowfall - more than fifty flights have already been delayed, and some have even been canceled. All runways are covered with a thick layer of snow.
In addition, forecasters predict that this week the temperature in Moscow will drop to 18 degrees below zero.
Addendum
In addition to snowfall in the russian capital, meteorologists are also surprised by the sharp cold snap in some parts of Siberia. In particular, in the russian republic of sakha, the temperature dropped to 50 degrees below zero.
Despite the fact that this region has a reputation for extreme and harsh climates, such severe frosts are becoming less and less common due to global warming.
Background
The Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is located in the Far East of the russian federation along the Arctic Ocean, with a population of approximately 1 million people. Normal winter averages typically fall below -35°C (-31°F) in Yakutsk.
Recall
Heavy snowfall in northern England blocked motorists' movement, leading to chaos on the roads and power outages in more than 2,500 homes. Emergency shelters helped stranded travelers; power is expected to be restored by the end of Sunday.
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