Extremely cold weekend in S. Korea; some relief next week
- 5 years ago
South Korea continues to endure a serious cold snap that started last week.
On Sunday, the mercury plunged to below minus 20 degrees Celsius in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do Province.
The temperature in the capital Seoul fell to minus 11 degrees.
Most regions were also under cold wave and dry air warnings.
In Seoul alone, there were more than 240 cases reported of water pipes freezing and bursting.
Meanwhile, there's light snow in the forecast for some areas in the south, including Jeju Island.
Some relief from the extreme cold is on the way, though, starting Monday.
On Sunday, the mercury plunged to below minus 20 degrees Celsius in Cheorwon, Gangwon-do Province.
The temperature in the capital Seoul fell to minus 11 degrees.
Most regions were also under cold wave and dry air warnings.
In Seoul alone, there were more than 240 cases reported of water pipes freezing and bursting.
Meanwhile, there's light snow in the forecast for some areas in the south, including Jeju Island.
Some relief from the extreme cold is on the way, though, starting Monday.