Not the “storm of the century”, but still bad weather. Storm warning issued again in Crimea

CrimeaPRESS reports:

The Ministry of Emergency Situations issued a storm warning about dangerous hydrometeorological phenomena in Crimea on November 28 and 29. Heavy rain and gusty winds are reported across the peninsula this evening and throughout Wednesday.

According to the Crimean Department of Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, due to the passage of a cold frontal section on the evening of November 28, rain is expected in Crimea during the day on November 29, very heavy in the central, southern and eastern regions. Strengthening southwestern winds with transition to northwestern winds of 15-20 m/s, in some places up to 25 m/s. On some rivers of Crimea, water levels are expected to rise by 0.5-1.5 meters without reaching dangerous levelsthe emergency department said in a statement.

It is emphasized that 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, difficulties in the movement of motor vehicles on roads, long descents and ascents, dangerous turns and mountain passes. Flooding of areas 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-threateningemphasized the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea.

More information about the weather in Crimea — HERE.

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 with 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 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”.

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