Moscow: An extraordinary spell of snowfall in Russia’s capital, Moscow, has broken a record that stood for more than 200 years, according to international media reports.
The heavy snowfall severely affected the city of nearly 13 million residents, with massive snow piles accumulating on major roads in central districts, causing widespread disruption and hardship for daily commuters.
Passenger trains operating in and around Moscow were delayed, while vehicles remained stuck in prolonged traffic jams due to slippery and snow-covered roads.
According to Moscow State University, January proved to be an unusually cold month with exceptionally heavy snowfall across the capital.
The university further reported that by January 29, approximately 92 millimeters of combined rainfall and snowfall had been recorded at its meteorological observatory — the highest level in the past 203 years.
Earlier this month, authorities had also declared a state of emergency in Russia’s eastern region of Kamchatka following a severe snowstorm.
Images circulating widely on social media showed snowdrifts reaching the second floors of buildings, while cars parked along streets were completely buried under thick layers of snow, highlighting the intensity of the extreme weather.
