A massive snowstorm that hit Bosnia and Herzegovina left tens of thousands of people without electricity on Christmas Eve and caused chaos on the roads.
Points of attention
- The recent snowstorm in Bosnia and Herzegovina resulted in power outages for thousands and chaos on the roads.
- The state-owned energy company of Bosnia and Herzegovina described the situation as extremely difficult due to disruptions in power lines.
- Preparedness and protection measures are crucial in mitigating the impact of natural disasters like snowstorms.
- The heavy snowfall in South Korea also caused significant damage and casualties, highlighting the dangers posed by extreme weather conditions.
- Efforts to improve infrastructure resilience and emergency response are imperative in safeguarding communities from the effects of severe snowstorms.
A snowstorm rages in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The movement of heavy vehicles was banned in the country, and train traffic was stopped in some parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's state-owned energy company said the situation was "extremely difficult" in some areas as heavy snow knocked out electricity distribution lines.
According to local media, dozens of vehicles were stuck in the snow for 10 hours in the western part of the country overnight before they were able to continue their journey.
On Monday, it was reported that nearly 200,000 homes were experiencing power outages.
Blizzard and snow drifts near town Bosanski Petrovac (NW Bosnia and Herzegovina) on last evening. ❄️🌬️
— Milos Milic (@skomimaster) December 24, 2024
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What is known about the consequences of record snowfall in South Korea
South Korea suffered its heaviest snowfall since 1907 in November, killing at least five people and shutting down airports and blocking highways.
One person was killed and two others were injured when a snow-laden net fell on a golf course.
Another person died as a result of a similar collapse of a protective awning in a parking lot.
A massive accident involving 53 cars occurred on a highway east of Seoul due to bad weather. The crash also killed two people and injured 11.
