Beaches closed in Sochi due to flooding amid heavy rains – Kommersant
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Because of the downpours in the Matsesta microdistrict in Sochi, households on six streets and roads were flooded, and the gas pipeline was also damaged, Mayor Alexei Kopaygorodsky said. He said that it was decided to close the beach areas until the weather is fully restored.
According to the mayor, the work of public transport was disrupted in the Matsesta area. 184 people and 42 pieces of equipment are involved in the restoration work, there is no information about the victims. Mr. Kopaygorodsky assured that he was keeping the situation under personal control.
“Today we decided to temporarily close the beach areas until the weather is fully restored. Swimming is prohibited in order to ensure the safety of vacationers,” the mayor wrote in Telegram.
Today, June 14, against the backdrop of showers in the Khostinsky district of Sochi, the Matsesta river came out from the shores. Adjoining territories and an office building were flooded.
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