By the evening of January 9, the height of snow in the Moscow region could reach 40-50 cm. The consequences of the heavy snowfall that occurred in the region after the appearance of Storm Francis were assessed by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov in his report. telegram-channel.
According to him, more than 28.7 thousand people and more than 9.5 thousand pieces of equipment have been used to fight natural disasters on regional and city roads. Road and utility services are operating around the clock, and the main effort is focused on clearing roads, sidewalks and driveways.
Vorobyov added that public transport continues to operate as usual, but distances may be increased according to the target. The governor also urged people in the area to abandon personal transport and, if not possible, to be careful and careful while driving as the risk of skids and accidents is high due to icy and snowy conditions.
Record snowfall is predicted in Moscow
Heavy snowfall covered Moscow and the Moscow region on January 8. The area is experiencing blizzards, snowfall and ice. Due to bad weather, one of the small villages in New Moscow had no electricity.
