Rare autumn snowfall blankets Tehran, Iran
Heavy snowfall blanketed Iran's capital city, Tehran, on Saturday, November 16, 2019. The rare autumn snow started with a few flakes that quickly intensified into a full-blown snowstorm, dumping almost 30 cm (1 foot) and blocking several roads.
Snow rapidly covered the streets, leaving commuters stranded and forcing some schools to cancel classes.
Mayor Hamid Mousavi of Tehran's first district said the backed-up traffic prevented the use of snowplows, leaving municipal workers with no choice but to clean up roads and pavements by hand.
According to forecasts, ground frost and significant freezing temperatures are likely in the coming days.
Snowing is a rare occurrence in Tehran during the fall.
So apparently it’s snowing in Tehran pic.twitter.com/GDBuTK8iYG
— Golnar Motevalli (@golnarM) November 16, 2019
White blanket of #snow covers the Iranian capital #Tehran#Iran pic.twitter.com/wHCEfkPqFz
— Press TV (@PressTV) November 16, 2019
Tehran, and many other parts of Iran, seem to be surprised by first autumn snow. Roads blocked and people stranded, despite earlier weather forecasts pic.twitter.com/gzVaKvWL74
— Reza Khaasteh (@Khaaasteh) November 16, 2019
Featured image credit: PressTV/YouTube
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