In Crimea, water in the rivers is expected to rise. Ministry of Emergency Situations warns

CrimeaPRESS reports:

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has issued a storm warning about an adverse hydrometeorological phenomenon on the rivers of Crimea for January 25-26.

In the second half of the day on January 25 and during the day on January 26, water levels are expected to rise by 0.5-1.0 m on the rivers of the northern foothills without reaching dangerous levels. During this period, there is a high probability of emergency situations associated with flooding of territories, accidents at energy facilities, housing and communal services, possible disruption of transport links, as well as damage and death of agricultural plantsthe emergency department said in a statement.

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.

In case of emergency, you must call: “112” or “101”.

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