Heavy rainfall in several districts of Saint Petersburg within a few… (осадки · выпасть · половина)
Heavy rainfall in several districts of Saint Petersburg within a few hours exceeded more than half of the monthly average precipitation, leading to localized flooding and strain on the city's drainage system. The Water Supply Company reported that water was gradually being drained into sewers.
Consensus
- More than half of the monthly rainfall norm fell in some districts of Saint Petersburg within a few hours.
- The heavy rain occurred in eight districts: Primorsky, Kronshtadt, Petrodvortsovsky, Kolpinsky, Pushkinsky, Krasnoselsky, Kalininский, and Kurortny.
- The city's drainage system is operating at maximum hydraulic capacity.
- Local water accumulations were observed but are gradually being drained into the sewer system.
Points of divergence
- One woman died and one went missing during kayaking in bad weather in Leningrad Oblast. — riamo
Coverage (3 sources)
- More than half of the monthly rainfall norm fell in some areas of St. Petersburg — РИАМО
- Over half of the monthly rainfall norm recorded in St. Petersburg — Вести
- More than half of the monthly rainfall norm fell in a few hours in some St. Petersburg districts on Saturday — РИА Новости (Telegram)