Record Snowfall in Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula Causes Disruptions and State of Emergency

Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula is experiencing its heaviest snowfall in over a century, with snow depths exceeding two meters and drifts reaching second-floor windows. The extreme winter storm, driven by cyclones from the Sea of Okhotsk, has buried buildings, vehicles, and roads, causing widespread disruption. A state of emergency was declared in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky after two deaths from snow falling off rooftops. Residents have resorted to digging tunnels and exiting through windows, while emergency services work to clear snow and provide aid.