Asia Hit by Severe Winter Storms: Record Snow in Russia, Disruptions in China and Japan
ReutersJanuary 22, 20262 min9,844 views
8 connections·12 entities in this video→Record Snowfall in Russia's Far East
- 🇷🇺 Russia's Far East experienced its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, with some areas receiving over 6 feet of snow in January alone, following a significant amount in December.
- ❄️ Massive snow drifts blocked building entrances and buried cars, forcing residents to dig narrow paths to their homes.
- 🔬 Scientists attribute this extreme weather to waves of cool air from the Arctic, influenced by changes in the jet stream.
Arctic Air Outbreak Affects China
- 🇨🇳 A wave of cold air from Russia brought unexpected snowfall to Shanghai, a city that last saw snow in early 2018.
- 🌡️ Residents noted erratic weather patterns, with temperatures swinging from over 68°F to below freezing within a week.
- 🌍 Experts suggest that climate change is altering atmospheric temperature structures, leading to a more unstable jet stream and more frequent Arctic air outbreaks.
Transport Disruptions in Japan
- 🇯🇵 Strong winds and heavy snow impacted Japan's northwest coast, particularly affecting popular ski regions.
- ✈️ Japanese carriers ANA and Japan Airlines canceled nearly 100 flights, impacting thousands of passengers.
- ⚠️ The Japan Meteorological Agency warned of heavy snow from January 21st to 25th in northern and western Japan, urging people to avoid non-essential travel.
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