Extreme Cold Grips Russia: Siberia Freezes, Moscow Buried in Snow
Swathes of Siberia, including the city of Yakutsk, experienced freezing temperatures as low as -58 degrees Celsius (-72 degrees Fahrenheit). The extreme cold made clothing stiff and drained phone batteries within minutes. In Oymyakon, a settlement in the Sakha Republic, the temperature dropped to -58 degrees Celsius, which felt like -63 degrees Celsius due to humidity and wind. Despite the harsh conditions, residents emphasized the importance of wearing appropriate clothing and keeping active to maintain blood circulation.