Attention! In Crimea there is a storm warning for March 25 and 26
CrimeaPRESS reports:
In the evening of March 25, during the day on March 26, rain is expected in Crimea, very heavy in the southern, central and eastern regions, with wet snow in the mountains. Strengthening southwestern winds with transition to northwestern winds of 22-27 m/s.
According to the Crimean Department of Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, due to the passage of the Balkan cyclone on the evening of March 25, rain is expected in Crimea during the day on March 26, very heavy in the southern, central and eastern regions, with sleet in the mountains. Strengthening southwestern winds with transition to northwestern winds of 22-27 m/s. 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. Possible flooding of areas,” noted the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea.
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-threatening.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of 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, and 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.
In bad weather, pay special attention to the safety of children and the elderly, and be attentive to others.
In case of emergency you should call: «112».
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