Video: A downpour with hail hit Kyiv and the surrounding region, causing damage
Kyiv and the Kyiv region have been hit by severe weather, including heavy rain and hail. Due to the intense rainfall, roads in the capital have been flooded, and in some areas, cars have been partially submerged. Fallen trees have also been reported. Emergency services are working to address the aftermath of the storm.
A powerful storm with hail, thunder, and lightning struck Kyiv in the afternoon of June 12.
Due to the massive amount of rain that fell in a short period of time, the capital’s streets literally turned into rivers.
In central districts, there were instances where passenger cars began to flood with water.
A difficult situation is also being observed in the Kyiv region. In particular, in the Bila Tserkva district, strong gusts of wind knocked trees onto the roadway.
Rescue workers have declared a Level I hazard (yellow). Hail and squalls with wind speeds of 15–20 m/s are expected to persist in the region until the end of the day on June 12.
The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warned that such weather conditions could lead to disruptions in the operations of utility, construction, and energy companies, as well as public transportation.
Due to heavy rains, forecasters also predict changes in water levels in reservoirs.
Between June 12 and 14, water levels in the rivers of the Pripyat and Middle Dnieper basins are expected to rise by 0.1 to 0.4 meters.
The changes will affect Zhytomyr, Vinnytsia, and the western part of Kyiv regions. According to experts, there is currently no threat of negative consequences or large-scale flooding.
Source: UKRAINIAN HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL CENTER
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