A powerful winter storm has paralysed Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, burying streets and homes under record snowfall. In the regional capital, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, snow and ice falling from rooftops have killed at least two people. Authorities declared a citywide emergency as schools shut, transport came to a halt, and rescue teams rushed to reach residents trapped under heavy snowdrifts amid strong winds and dangerous conditions. Read more stories on siasat.com | The Siasat Daily

En la península de Kamchatka están viviendo la nevada más fuerte de los últimos 30 años, con acumulaciones de nieve de hasta cuatro metros de altura. Muchos habitantes se han quedado incomunicados, con vehículos sepultados bajo la nieve, carreteras cortadas y entradas a edificios bloqueadas. #kamchatka #rusia #nieve #temporal #noticias | RTVE Noticias

Kamchatka Snow Went Viral — But Not All Clips Are Real Heavy snowfall did occur in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula during January 2026. However, the visuals shown in this video are AI-generated snow clips, not real footage. This post is shared only for awareness. Viral visuals may look convincing, but viral does not always mean verified. Please verify content before sharing. #Kamchatka #ViralVideos #RealityCheck #AIGenerated #VisualAwareness #EditedVisuals #WeatherVisuals #StayInformed #DigitalCont