Moscow Drivers Warned of Rain, Wind, and Traffic Delays
Moscow, September 25: Residents have been warned of possible traffic congestion on roads due to rain, and advised to switch to city transport.
Consensus
- Moscow experienced rain and thunderstorms.
- Strong winds with gusts up to 15 meters per second were expected.
- The Department of Transport advised drivers to be cautious on the roads.
- Drivers were recommended to avoid parking under trees or unstable structures.
- The yellow level of weather danger was declared for Moscow and the Moscow Region.
- The warning was in effect from 12:00 on Wednesday, September 23, to 06:00 on Thursday, September 24.
- Public transport was recommended as a faster alternative to driving.
- Traffic congestion was expected due to weather conditions.
Points of divergence
- The strong wind was expected overnight and until morning on Thursday, September 24. — vm
- Rain was expected to begin on September 22. — m24
- The average speed on roads dropped to 23 km/h, and road congestion was rated at 6 out of 10. — vesti
- The Department of Transport and Development of Road Infrastructure issued the warning. — vm
- The leading specialist from 'Meteorology News' stated that the heaviest rainfall would occur in the western parts of the Moscow Region. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- Moscow residents warned of possible traffic jams on roads due to rain — Вести
- Moscow drivers urged to be careful on roads due to strong wind — Вечерняя Москва
- Drivers in Moscow urged to be careful due to rain — Москва 24
Key entities
- Moscow
- Deptrans
- RIA Novosti
- Department of Transport and Development of Road and Traffic Infrastructure
- Natalya Seliverstova