South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at least five people reported dead in a cold snap, though conditions showed signs of easing.

Up to 26 centimetres of snow fell over northern parts of the South Korean capital, as hundreds of flights were cancelled and homes in multiple areas left without power.

South Korea ’s capital, Seoul, has faced its heaviest November snowfall on record, bringing power cuts and flight disruption. The densely populated city was blanketed in the first snowfall of this year’s winter, with 16.5cm (6.5 inches) dumped by 7am on Wednesday, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said.