In Kyiv on May 15, the main flag of the state will be lowered: what is the reason
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On May 15, the main flag of Ukraine will be temporarily lowered in Kyiv due to worsening weather conditions. According to forecasts, gusts of wind up to 18 m/s are expected.
In Kyiv, the main flag of Ukraine will be temporarily lowered on May 15. This will be done to avoid damage to the flag during a period of temporary deterioration of weather conditions. This is reported by UNN with reference to the decision of the Kyiv City State Administration.
Details
According to the Ukrhydrometeorological Center, tomorrow, May 15, Kyiv is expected to have gusts of wind of 15-18 m/s, which corresponds to hazard level I - yellow.
According to Kyivzelenbud, in order to avoid damage to the flag, it will be temporarily lowered until the weather improves.
Addition
the height of the flagpole on the Pechersk hills is almost 90 m, its weight is 32 tons, and the size of the flag is 16 by 24 m.
Let us remind you
On January 1 of this year, due to a sharp deterioration in weather conditions and strong gusts of wind up to 20 m/s, the main national flag was temporarily removed from the 90-meter flagpole.