MOSCOW (Shahid Ghumman): The weather has changed rapidly in various regions of Russia. Snowfall was recorded in Siberian and eastern regions, while temperatures fell below freezing point in several places.<\/p>\n
According to Russian meteorological institutions, snowfall occurred on October 17 in various areas of the Republic of Khakassia, causing slippery roads. Drivers have been advised to keep their speed low and exercise extra caution while travelling.<\/p>\n
Snow also fell in some areas of Novosibirsk Region, while at night the temperature dropped to minus 5 degrees Celsius. In some places, strong winds further intensified the cold.<\/p>\n
In Khabarovsk Region, located in the Russian Far East, meteorologists described the heavy snowfall as unusual for mid-October. Snowfall was accompanied by strong winds of up to 26 metres per second, and in just two days, in some places, rainfall and snow equal to one month was recorded.<\/p>\n
Heavy snowfall and strong winds damaged power lines. In Khabarovsk Region, electricity supply to more than 21,000 citizens and 49 social institutions was affected. Emergency teams have started work to restore electricity and clear snow from roads.<\/p>\n
During October, the first snow of the season has also fallen in the Republic of Komi, Udmurtia, Perm, Kirov, Tatarstan and Bashkortostan. The snowfall also reached Sverdlovsk and Ulyanovsk regions, while in some areas a layer of snow of about one centimetre formed.<\/p>\n
At Sheregesh, the mountain tourist resort in Kuzbass, the snow layer had reached 9 centimetres at the beginning of October, while in Magadan Region heavy snowfall affected traffic flow.<\/p>\n
According to meteorologists, due to Russia’s vast area, the weather differs significantly in different regions. Snowfall and sub-zero temperatures are being recorded in Siberian and eastern regions, while relatively warm weather continues in Moscow and some European regions of Russia.<\/p>\n
There is currently no possibility of snowfall in Moscow. Daytime temperatures are forecast to remain between 15 and 17 degrees Celsius, while the first snow in the capital is expected in the last days of October or the beginning of November.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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