Bad weather: power outages were recorded in the settlements of Alushta, Black Sea and Belogorsk regions

CrimeaPRESS reports:

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea reminds that on the territory of the Republic of Crimea storm warning in effect about dangerous hydrometeorological phenomena. From January 8, a sharp change in weather conditions was predicted in Crimea: a drop in air temperature, rain turning into sleet, snow, and in some places very heavy precipitation. Deposition of wet snow, icy conditions.

As of this morning, the forecast was partially correct. Maximum wind gusts were recorded on Mount Ai-Petri — up to 15 m/s. No emergencies were registered. Life support facilities are operating as normal. However, local power outages have been recorded in populated areas of the Alushta urban district, Chernomorsky and Belogorsky districts. Emergency restoration work continues. Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea, together with the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Crimea, the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate and road services, are implementing a set of measures to prevent emergency incidents related to adverse weather conditions. All rescue equipment is ready to respond to any emergency and act as intended. The situation is under the control of the Government of the Republic of Crimea— reported the press service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in Crimea.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations monitors changes in weather conditions in real time. Please note that, according to meteorologists, on January 9 and 10 there will be a sharp change in weather conditions in Crimea: rain turning into sleet, snow, and in some places very heavy precipitation. Deposition of wet snow, icy conditions. Strengthening southwest wind 15-20 m/s, in some places up to 25 m/s. On January 10, the air temperature will drop and will be: -8… -13° at night, -1… -6° during the day.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea calls on all managers of motor transport enterprises to monitor changes in weather conditions, and to pay special attention to instructing drivers of intercity public transport flights on compliance with speed limits and traffic rules in order to prevent emergency incidents on the roads.

If you become a participant or witness to a tragedy, accident, or find yourself in a difficult situation, you should immediately contact the rescue service by calling 112.

According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea

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