At the beginning of the working week, the weather in Crimea will change dramatically. Snow and frost, really, really

CrimeaPRESS reports:

The Ministry of Emergency Situations issued a storm warning about dangerous hydrometeorological phenomena in Crimea. On January 8, 9 and 10, a sharp change in weather conditions is expected on the peninsula. January 9 — rain turning into sleet, snow, and sometimes very heavy precipitation. Wet snow deposits, icy conditions. Strengthening southwest wind 15-20 m/s, on January 9 northeast wind up to 25 m/s in some places. On January 10, the air temperature will drop and will be: -8… -13 C at night, -1… -6 C during the day.

In these conditions, there is a high probability of emergencies associated with accidents at energy facilities, housing and communal services, an increase in the number of road accidents, disruptions in transport communications, obstruction of vehicle traffic on roads, long descents and ascents, dangerous turns and mountain passes. Flooding of territories is possible. There is a threat to the life and health of the population due to the possible fall of billboards, weakly reinforced structures, trees and possible broken power lines.

There is also a possibility of incidents occurring in the waters of the Black and Azov Seas and the Kerch Strait. The presence of people in the coastal zone, on piers and shore protection structures is life-threateningthe message says.

The Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Republic of Crimea recommends following safety measures:

— exclude access to mountainous forest areas;

— refrain from going to the sea and inland waters;

— do not go to embankments and bank protection structures; — pay attention to the condition of drainage systems, drainage channels, storm drains, cleaning storm sewers from debris;

— limit your stay in the immediate vicinity of river beds, including dry ones;

— we recommend that the population living in close proximity to water bodies and in areas of dry riverbeds take measures to preserve their property;

— drivers of vehicles, if it is impossible to limit travel, be extremely careful on the road, do not exceed the speed limit and strictly follow the traffic rules;

— for tourists and lovers of wild recreation with a tent, during the period of the storm warning, we recommend that you refrain from the chosen type of recreation and postpone it to a more favorable period.

In case of bad weather, pay special attention to the safety of children and the elderly, be attentive to others. In case of emergency, you must call: “112” — a single rescue phone; “01 or 101” — from mobile phones; (3652) 55-09-04 — Helpline of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Crimea.

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