Seoul's first snowfall of the year has been the heaviest for November since records began in 1907, leading to canceled flights, traffic congestion and power outages in the South Korean capital.
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00:00The first snowfall of the year in South Korea's capital Seoul has shattered records, leading to cancelled flights, traffic jams and power outages.
00:31The snowstorm grounded more than 200 flights and disrupted commuter traffic. Around 90 ferries have been ordered to remain in port.
00:41The country's weather agency says the 16.5 centimeters of snow recorded by 7 a.m. on Wednesday marks the biggest November snowfall since records began over a century ago.
00:51It predicted snow will continue falling until Thursday.