CrimeaPRESS reports:
A storm warning has been announced in Crimea for the coming weekend (December 23–24). According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, these days, due to the passage of a cold frontal section, difficult weather conditions are expected: rain turning into sleet, snow, very heavy precipitation in the central, southern, eastern regions and in the mountains. Wet snow and icy conditions are possible. The southwest wind is also expected to increase with a transition to the northwest wind up to 15-20 m/s, in some places up to 25 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 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, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Crimea reported.
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.
Crimean rescuers recommend 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” — a single rescue phone; “01 or 101” — from mobile phones; (3652) 55-09-04 — helpline of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Crimea.
More information about the weather in Crimea — HERE.
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