Heavy rain was forecast in the north and northeast of the Moscow region until the morning of May 20.

Heavy rain is expected in the north and northeast of the Moscow region until the morning of May 20. This was announced by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the region on Monday, May 19.

"Heavy rain is expected in the north and northeast of the Moscow Region in the next hour and until 10:00 a.m. on May 20. Possible: flooding of low—lying sections of roads; deterioration of visibility," the Moscow City News agency quotes the message.

The press service of the department recommended drivers to slow down, increase the distance, and avoid sudden maneuvers. The Ministry of Emergency Situations also noted that it is not worth trying to overcome a water barrier, as aquaplaning may begin.

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Temperature fluctuations can also lead to the loss of a large part of the harvest of fruit trees in the south of the country.

On the eve of the weather forecasters of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia declared a "yellow" level of weather danger in Moscow and the Moscow region due to thunderstorms and strong winds. 360.ru .

On the same day, it was reported that meteorological summer would arrive in Moscow on time. Starting from May 27, daytime temperatures in the range of +23...+28 degrees are expected in Central Russia, while nighttime values will remain above +10. Moreover, calendar summer can start with temperatures up to +30 degrees.