Saint Petersburg Warned of Heavy Rains on Thursday
September rains: The strong rain expected in St. Petersburg on Thursday will be the second of the month.
Consensus
- A strong rain is expected in Saint Petersburg on Thursday, September 10.
- The MCHS of Saint Petersburg has issued a weather danger alert for the city and Leningrad Oblast.
- The yellow level of weather danger has been declared in both Saint Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast.
- The weather warning is in effect from 9 a.m. to 9–10 p.m. on September 10.
- Residents are advised to stay indoors during the storm.
- Drivers are warned not to attempt to cross flooded road sections.
- The rain is expected to be intense in places, with possible flooding and road hazards.
- The weather warning is due to heavy rainfall and potential water level rise in the Neva River.
Points of divergence
- A road collapse occurred on the KAD near Devyatkino on September 4, which was repaired and reopened on September 7. — fontanka
- Another road collapse was reported on September 5 near the intersection of Lenin Prospekt and Marshal Zhukov Avenue, where a Range Rover fell into the hole. — fontanka
- On September 4, Saint Petersburg recorded a record 44 mm of rainfall, with 46 mm recorded at Pulkovo Airport. — fontanka
- By midday on September 9, 48 mm of precipitation had already fallen in the city, which is 85% of the monthly norm. — fontanka
- The Neva River level in the Petrokrepost area will remain below the critical 330 cm mark, which would hinder navigation. — fontanka
- The weather in Saint Petersburg will be warm on Wednesday, reaching +22°C, but will drop to +16–18°C on Thursday. — fontanka
- Friday and Saturday will be colder, with temperatures reaching +14–16°C, and rain will continue but with reduced intensity. — fontanka
- The MCHS recommends staying at home or at work during the storm. — gazeta_spb
- Residents are advised to avoid underground passages and other low-lying areas during heavy rain. — gazeta_spb
- Drivers should move to the right lane, turn on hazard lights, and wait out the storm. — gazeta_spb
Coverage (2 sources)
- Strong rains are coming to St. Petersburg again — Фонтанка
- Saint Petersburg residents warned of heavy rains on Thursday - SPB RU Newspaper - Saint Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb