A heavy rain accompanied by hail and thunderstorms will soon start in St. Petersburg, breaking the scorching heat. The city has been warned about the worsening weather conditions by the local weather service.
The forecast for May 28th in St. Petersburg includes thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds of up to 15 m/s. The rain is expected to last for about two hours, as indicated by the precipitation map from "Yandex".
The atmospheric front bringing thunderstorms, heavy rain, and even hail is stated to cause damage to the city. The estimated annual cost of climate change impact on St. Petersburg is evaluated at 780 billion rubles.
A weather alert has been issued due to the thunderstorm, which will be in effect from 3 PM to 9 PM. Meanwhile, the first casualties of the extreme heat have already been reported. A 21-year-old student required medical assistance after staying under the sun. She was hospitalized.
According to the Emergency Ministry of St. Petersburg, the temperature will rise again to +29 degrees on Wednesday, May 29th, and thunderstorms are also expected in some areas.
The storm front is approaching St. Petersburg, and hail has already fallen in Peterhof. The maximum limit for individual operations in the Saint Petersburg Bank is being increased to 30 million rubles. A local school in St. Petersburg will start modeling and creating civilian unmanned aerial vehicles.
The temperature in St. Petersburg reached +29 degrees by 2 PM on Tuesday. The city will soon experience heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms. The estimated annual cost of climate change impact on St. Petersburg is evaluated at 780 billion rubles.
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