A storm warning has been issued in Irkutsk Region, by evening of April 16 and in the next day strong northwest wind up to 20 m s, rain and wet snow are expected. In southern areas, as well as Angarsk, Shelekhov and Irkutsk, gusts up to 18 m s and dust storms are possible in the next hours. The material also lists important safety measures to help wait out the bad weather safely.
A storm warning has been issued today by the regional weather center in the Irkutsk region. By the evening of April 16 and the following day, northwest winds are expected to strengthen to 20 meters per second, along with precipitation in the form of rain and wet snow.In the next 3-4 hours, in the southern districts, Angarsk, Shelekhov, and Irkutsk, northwest winds are expected to strengthen to 12-15 meters per second, with gusts up to 18 meters per second, dust storms, as well as precipitation in the form of rain and wet snow.
When a storm warning is issued (wind strengthening), the public must:
1. Limit movement on the streets
2. Close doors, windows, balconies, attic and ventilation hatches tightly.
3. Remove from roofs, loggias, and balconies any objects that gusts of wind could blow down and injure people.
4. Secure objects located in yards or bring them indoors.
5. Extinguish the fire in stoves.
6. Do not stay in dilapidated buildings, under power and communication lines, near advertising structures, or take shelter under standing trees.
7. If strong wind catches you outdoors, you should take shelter in the nearest sturdy building, a recessed area, or a natural shelter.
8. When traveling by vehicle, you must stop in a safe place.
For all emergency situations that arise, contact the “rescue service” by phone at “01”.