Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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City services are preparing for heavy snowfall, which forecasters predict will begin in the capital on the night of February 19. The heaviest precipitation is expected on Thursday afternoon. More than 70 percent of the monthly snowfall could fall in 24 hours, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing, Utilities, and Public Works. Petr Biryukov.
"All city services continue to operate in an enhanced mode, with emergency crews from engineering companies and administrative district prefectures on duty around the clock," noted Pyotr Biryukov.
The snow will be accompanied by strong winds with gusts of up to 15-17 meters per second, leading to blizzards and snowdrifts on the roads. Temperatures will remain relatively low.
Road services are constantly monitoring the condition of the road network. As precipitation progresses, they conduct continuous mechanized sweeping of roadways and pedestrian areas, followed by de-icing. This cycle of work will be repeated according to weather conditions.
"To assist truck drivers, primarily on the Moscow Ring Road and in the New Moscow, we are organizing a standby schedule of tractors and heavy-duty cranes," added Pyotr Biryukov.
Warming and food stations will be set up for utility workers involved in snow removal.
Today, city services continue to remove snow from the capital's streets. Particular attention is being paid to clearing the roofs of residential buildings, protruding facade elements, gutters, and downspouts.
Muscovites are asked to exercise extreme caution and care on sidewalks and roads during snowfall, and to postpone travel in personal vehicles if possible.
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