In Moscow, “super-intense precipitation”, dozens of flights and seven commuter trains were delayed

Across Moscow, “super-intense rainfall is observed,” the city’s complex said. By morning, the total amount of precipitation can be more than 40% of the monthly norm. Due to weather conditions, flights, trains are delayed and canceled, trams are expected to be delayed.

During the day, the increase in snow in some areas amounted to more than 16 cm. Now, due to air temperatures above zero, “intensive snow melting” is taking place. “Specialists ensure the prompt passage of precipitation and melt water into the storm network,” the city economy complex said in a statement. Telegram.

More than 30 flights were delayed, eight were canceled, according to Yandex. Schedules” at 2:20. This applies to all Moscow airports.

On December 11, at 21:50, the Tver-Moscow train was stopped due to freezing rain. This led to a disruption in the traffic schedule – seven suburban trains were delayed (from 30 minutes to 1 hour 17 minutes), the department of transport reported. “Due to worsening weather conditions, local tram delays are possible. Some routes can be changed quickly,” the department said in a statement. Telegram.

Leonid Uvarchev