Simferopol floods with rain today, but a storm warning has been announced for the weekend
CrimeaPRESS reports:
Today until the end of the day in Simferopol heavy rain. Bad weather has already become an indirect cause of traffic jams on the roads of the Crimean capital and a number of accidents. But these are not all the problems that motorists and utilities may encounter. And not only in Simferopol.
During the day on April 28 and in the first half of April 29, water levels are expected to rise by 0.5-1.5 m on the rivers of the northern foothills and the South Coast without reaching dangerous levels. Under these conditions, there is a high probability of occurrence of emergencies associated with accidents at energy facilities, housing and communal services, an increase in the number of traffic accidents, violations of transport communications, difficulties in the movement of vehicles on roads, long descents and ascents, dangerous turns and mountain passes. Flooding is possible— reported in the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea.
A storm warning has been issued for April 29-30. Rescuers warn: rain is expected throughout, heavy in places.
More about the weather in Crimea — .
The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Crimea recommends observing the following security measures:
— exclude access to the mountain-forest area;
— refrain from going to the sea and inland waters;
— do not go to the embankments and bank protection structures;
— pay attention to the condition of drainage systems, drainage channels, storm drains, cleaning storm sewers from debris;
— limit your stay in the immediate vicinity of the riverbeds, including those that have dried up;
— we recommend that the population living in the immediate vicinity of water bodies and in areas of dry riverbeds take measures to preserve their property;
— drivers of vehicles, if it is impossible to restrict exit, be extremely careful on the road, do not exceed the speed limit and strictly observe the rules of the road.
In case of bad weather, pay special attention to the safety of children and the elderly, be attentive to others.
In case of emergencies, you must call: 101 — a single telephone number for firefighters and rescuers. (3652) 55-09-04 — hotline of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the Republic of Crimea.
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