Bad weather in Kyiv region: power outages and damaged roofs in 5 districts
Kyiv • UNN
Bad weather in the Kyiv region caused power outages and roof damage in 5 districts, 42 power lines were disconnected, and damage to buildings, trees, and infrastructure was reported.
Squally winds and thunderstorms in Kyiv region have damaged the roofs of residential buildings and caused power outages. The consequences of the bad weather were shown by the head of the Kyiv regional military administration Ruslan Kravchenko, UNN reports.
In the Kyiv region, a number of cases of roofs collapsing and trees falling were reported in 5 districts as a result of the weather. In particular, in Bucha, Bila Tserkva, Vyshhorod, Obukhiv and Boryspil districts.
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According to Kravchenko, as of 20:00, there were no reports of casualties due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
However, almost 30 reports of damage were recorded. These include the destruction of roofs in private homes and social institutions, garages, and one of the enterprises.
Falling trees and fences have damaged power lines, cars, and roads.
According to power engineers, the bad weather caused accidents in the networks. 42 10 kV lines were disconnected. Bila Tserkva, Boryspil, Bucha, Fastiv and Obukhiv districts were affected by the disaster. The consequences of the bad weather are being promptly eliminated.
All operational services are working in an enhanced mode. People are provided with all the necessary assistance.
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The State Emergency Service has warnedthat tomorrow, April 3, in Kyiv and Kyiv region, wind gusts may reach 15-20 m/s during the day. This is the first level of danger.
Squally winds will also visit the western and northern regions. As well as Vinnytsia and Cherkasy regions. Wind gusts of up to 15-20 m/s are expected there.
The first level of danger will also be in the highlands of the Carpathians - winds up to 25 m/s.
