The main meteorological station in Moscow recorded a loss of 53 millimeters of rain during a shower held in the Moscow region on Friday, June 30, reports “Interfax”. It “almost broke” the record, said the meteorologists.
This amount of rain fell within six hours of observations, from noon to 18:00. The monthly norm is 75 millimeters.
According to unofficial data, as a result of bad weather killed three people.
In emergency situations, citizens are advised not to go outside, to stay away from Windows, not to hide under trees and around billboards. Forecasters predict that the storm will last until 03:00 on 1 July. The expected heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail, squally winds with gusts of 19-24 meters per second.