Moscow, Aug 1: As hot weather arrives, rescuers have intensified…
Moscow, Aug 1: As hot weather arrives, rescuers have intensified patrols of the Moscow River and urban water bodies, according to the Moscow City Economy Complex.
Consensus
- Spasatels have intensified patrols of the Moscow River and urban water bodies due to extreme heat.
- Temperatures in Moscow are forecasted to reach up to 30°C during the day.
- There are 26 search and rescue stations operating in Moscow.
- The rescue stations are located based on the characteristics and popularity of water bodies.
- 14 stations are on the Moscow River, 2 on the Khimki reservoir, and 10 on internal water bodies.
- The Moscow River, Strogino Floodplain, Chistyy Zaliv, Serебryany Bor, Khimki reservoir, and city ponds are under constant surveillance.
- More than 80 rescue workers ensure safety daily, increasing to up to 120 during hot weather.
- Residents are urged to follow safety rules, not leave children unattended, and avoid risky behavior near water.
- Patrols are conducted using modern boats, and rescuers conduct preventive talks with visitors.
Points of divergence
- The 'orange' level of weather danger is in effect until 16:00 on August 2. — ntv
- On July 15, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin opened the new 'Zapadny Port' promenade on the right bank of the Moscow River between Shelepikhinsk and Belorussky bridges. — vm
Coverage (4 sources)
- Rescuers increased patrols of the Moskva River and capital water bodies due to heat — РИАМО
- Capital rescue services increased patrols of urban water bodies due to heat — НТВ Москва
- In Moscow, patrols of water bodies have been intensified due to the heat — Вести
- Capital rescuers increased patrols of urban water bodies due to heat — Вечерняя Москва