Moscow's Butovo Records Heaviest Rainfall in 24 Hours

Moscow, August 12, Vesti. Over the past day, parts of Moscow and the surrounding region received more than one-third of the monthly rainfall norm.

Consensus

Rainfall in Moscow and the surrounding region exceeded one-third of the monthly norm over the past 24 hours.
Bутovo recorded the highest rainfall in Moscow with 28 mm of precipitation.
The amount of rainfall in Bутovo was 36% of the monthly norm for August.
Moscow and the Moscow region experienced thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain on August 12.
A yellow level of weather danger was declared in Moscow and the Moscow region due to thunderstorms and strong winds.
Residents were advised to be cautious on roads, avoid standing under trees or unstable structures, and park vehicles in safe locations.
The weather was expected to remain cold and rainy through the following week.
The temperature in Moscow was expected to drop to no more than +16°C on August 13.
A return of warmer weather was forecasted for the weekend of August 14–15, with temperatures reaching +21 to +24°C.

Points of divergence

On August 11, three hours of rainfall in the Moscow region reached 12 mm, or 15% of the monthly norm, which was 40 times higher than the climatological average. — vm
The warning from MЧS was issued for the period from 17:00 to 22:00 on August 11, not August 12. — ntv
A forecast for heavy rain was issued for August 7, with up to 18 mm of precipitation expected in some areas, and an orange level of weather danger due to heat. — vedomosti
The forecast for August 12 predicted light rain (2–7 mm) and cloudy, partly sunny weather, with no mention of heavy rain or thunderstorms. — tg_moscowmap
A week-long period of cold temperatures down to +10°C and continuous rain was forecasted for the following week, but no specific date was given. — tg_mosguru

Coverage (20 sources)

Butovo became the rainiest district of Moscow for the past day — Вести
More than a third of the monthly rainfall norm fell in the Moscow region in one day — РИАМО
Rain, windy and cold today in Moscow, says the meteorologist — Новости Москвы
In Moscow, more than a third of the monthly rainfall norm fell in a day — Коммерсантъ
Up to a third of the monthly rainfall norm fell in Moscow on the evening of August 11 — Вести
In the Moscow region, 15% of the monthly rainfall norm fell in three hours — Коммерсантъ
Rain intensity in Moscow exceeded climatic norm by 40 times — Вечерняя Москва
Meteorologist Leus: About 10 buckets of water per meter may fall in Moscow on August 11 — Вечерняя Москва
EMERCOM warned of rain, thunderstorm and wind strengthening in Moscow — НТВ Москва
In Moscow in the evening of August 11 thunderstorms with rain are expected — Коммерсантъ
Thunderstorms and rain will cover the Moscow region during the day on August 11 — РИАМО
Forecaster Makarova: The wettest day in Moscow for the week will be August 11 — Вечерняя Москва
Cold front will bring rain and thunderstorms to the Moscow region — РИАМО
Cooling to +10° and prolonged rain will last all next week in Moscow. — Первый Московский
In Moscow, the weekend will be dry and warmer than usual — Вести
Short-term rains and up to +32 degrees forecast in Moscow on August 7. — Первый Московский
Meteorologists warned of heavy rain in Moscow on August 7 — Ведомости
Hydrocenter: Moscow will be hit by rainstorms and thunderstorms with heat up to 34 degrees on August 7 — Вечерняя Москва
Meteorologist told when thunderstorm will start in Moscow — РИАМО
Rain, thunderstorm and hail expected in Moscow on August 7 — НТВ Москва

Moscow's Butovo Records Heaviest Rainfall in 24 Hours

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