‘Snow apocalypse’ hits Russia’s Kamchatka, multi-storey buildings buried in viral video

A record-breaking winter storm has buried Kamchatka Peninsula under over two metres of snow, blocking roads, halting transport, and forcing residents to dig tunnels or exit homes through windows. A state of emergency was declared, with schools and businesses closed, at least two deaths reported, and shortages of essentials due to blocked deliveries. Authorities warn of rooftop snow dangers as emergency crews work nonstop to clear routes and assist isolated residents amid ongoing extreme winter weather.