A storm uprooted more than 200 century-old trees in Pavlovsk Park.… (павловский · дерево · парк)
A storm uprooted more than 200 century-old trees in Pavlovsk Park. The press service of the Pavlovsk Museum-Reserve reported on Sunday that over 200 trees were uprooted as a result of the weather conditions in Pavlovsk Park, St. Petersburg.
Consensus
- More than 200 old-growth oaks and lindens were uprooted in Pavlovsk Park due to strong winds.
- The storm occurred on Saturday, July 11, in Saint Petersburg.
- Pavlovsk Park was closed on Monday, July 13, for cleanup operations.
- No people were injured during the event.
- Specialists are working to clear debris from the park.
Points of divergence
- The storm brought heavy rains with thunderstorms and wind intensification; some areas received more than half of the monthly rainfall norm according to Saint Petersburg's Water Supply Authority. — interfax
- Among the lost trees was a prominent oak near the Slavyanka River, which park workers had previously tried to save over two years ago. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Hurricane Uprooted Over 200 Centennial Trees in Pavlovsky Park — Вести
- Centuries-old trees felled by hurricane-force winds in Pavlovsk Park — Интерфакс
- Pavlovsky Park in St. Petersburg Temporarily Closed for Visitors After Hurricane — Вести