An earthquake triggered an alert and high winds disrupted competition at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Sunday, as officials warned of a severe freeze and urged fans to wrap up warm. After a bitterly cold first night of competition, a shallow 4.6-magnitude earthquake jolted the eastern portion of South Korea overnight, prompting warnings on mobile phones. Early on Sunday, ski officials were forced to postpone the showpiece men’s downhill until Thursday as buffeting winds made the high-speed slope too dangerous for competition. Organisers gave assurances that the Games were at no risk from earthquakes, with venues built to withstand even strong tremors. The wind has made life tough so far for competitors, with several athletes complaining of difficult conditions.

Source: Hindustan Times February 11, 2018 12:56 UTC