Snowdrifts twice the height of a man and an avalanche the size of a three-story building: Kamchatka prepares for a swim after abnormal snowfalls

Residents of the peninsula have already begun to complain about flooded streets, which make it impossible for cars and pedestrians to move.

“Ice, snow, puddles - everything is great, comments one of the drivers. — People, look how they enjoy walking here: so as not to dive into the lake, he f…ks through the snowdrift."

Judging by photos and videos, the entrances of several apartment buildings were flooded. Water also reached the tourist club (now you can go swimming without leaving your office).

The most popular footwear for the coming month is rubber boots.

Forecasters say this is just the beginning: real warmth is expected next week, which will trigger the melting of giant snowdrifts (their height is now more than two human heights, some are still under are located cars).

An avalanche hazard has been announced in the region: yesterday, an avalanche occurred on the road near the Snezhnaya Dolina base. got off An avalanche as tall as a three-story building. The enormous mass of snow broke trees in its path. No one was injured.

During the powerful cyclones that raged over Kamchatka in December and January, the peninsula was literally blanketed in snow. Two months have passed, but utility workers still haven't been able to clear all the roads (even though the governor requested assistance from federal authorities).

Watch a video collection of how the peninsula is now sinking.