CrimeaPRESS reports:
There is icy conditions on the roads.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations has issued a storm warning about dangerous hydrometeorological phenomena in Crimea for the coming weekend.
It is reported that due to the passage of the Mediterranean cyclone on November 25, 26 and 27, difficult weather conditions are expected in Crimea: rains, very heavy in places, turning into sleet on November 27, snow in the mountains; There is ice on the roads. On November 26 and 27, the southwest wind is expected to increase with a transition to the north-west up to 28-33 m/s, in some places up to 38 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. Flooding of areas is possible.
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 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 into 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 traffic rules;
- We recommend that tourists and lovers of wild recreation with a tent, during the period of the storm warning, refrain from the chosen type of recreation and postpone it to a more favorable period.
In bad weather, pay special attention to the safety of children and the elderly, and be attentive to others. In case of emergency, you must call: “112” or “101”.
More information about the weather on the peninsula is on the portal CrimeaMETEO.
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