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Jeonnam Passenger Ferry and Bus Stopped…Jeju Flights All Cancelled

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As the cold wave reaches its peak today, it will be the coldest this winter.

Heavy snow warnings were also issued in Jeolla-do, Jeju, and some areas in Chungcheong.

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First, let’s connect Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, where more than 30 centimeters of snow is predicted by tomorrow.

Reporter Park Jong-ho, is it snowing right now?

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Yes, I am now in front of Mokpo Passenger Terminal.

The snow that fell until dawn is temporarily calmed.

Mokpo and other Jeonnam areas have accumulated a lot of snow, mainly on the west coast.

The snow that fell this time was 22.2 cm in Damyang, Hwasun, 19.9 cm, and Gokseong 16.7 cm.

It looks like there will be 1 to 3 centimeters of snow per hour until tomorrow.

The weather forecast continues with strong winds blowing along with snow.

Heavy snow warnings were issued in 8 places including Jangheung, Yeongam and Naju, heavy snow warnings were issued in 13 places including Mokpo and Shinan, strong wind warnings were issued in 7 places including Haenam and Jindo, and strong wind warnings were issued in the rest. coastal areas.

Due to the heavy snow, school start times have changed.

Of the 1,300 schools, including kindergartens, elementary, middle and high schools, 403 school hours have been adjusted, and 81 schools have been converted to remote classes.

Some local governments, such as Jindo, Haenam, and Boseong, have stopped operating buses in the county since last night.

All 35 passenger ships were handled in 26 ports in the Mokpo area.

There were also traffic accidents.

A total of 48 reports of accidents on icy roads, including 15 falls, 15 traffic accidents, and 18 safety measures, have been received by the Jeonnam Fire Headquarters.

Similarly, in Jeju, where a heavy snow warning was issued, almost all flights were canceled yesterday as more than 75 centimeters of snow fell in some areas of Mount Hallasan.

This is MBC News Park Jong-ho at the ferry terminal in Mokpo.

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