Back under water: yellow weather danger level declared in the capital

On Monday, July 21, Moscow and the Moscow region were hit by a powerful tropical downpour — almost a third of the monthly rainfall fell in a few hours. Due to heavy rains, the streets literally went under water, and a yellow danger level was declared in the city. According to forecasts of the Hydrometeorological Center, inclement weather will continue in the capital region until the end of the week, but warming will come by the weekend. For more information about the complexity of the weather situation in Moscow and changes in the forecast for the country, see the Izvestia article.

The consequences of heavy rain in Moscow and the Moscow region

According to forecasters, the beginning of the week in the metropolitan region will be unstable — a cyclone from the west will bring intense downpours and thunderstorms. On Monday, up to 33 mm of precipitation may fall in some areas, which is close to 40% of the monthly norm. A yellow weather hazard level has been declared in the city.

It will rain in the capital until Monday evening, with rain, thunderstorms, and hail in places. Wind gusts can reach 15 m/s, the Hydrometeorological Center warned.

In the morning, streets and underpasses have been flooded, courtyards have turned into swimming pools, and public utilities are operating on high alert. Eyewitnesses reported heavy flooding in almost all districts of the capital. In some crossings, people found themselves waist-deep in water: a tunnel flooded at the MCD-2 Pavshino station in the Moscow region, which had to be closed to passengers.

The parking lot of the Gusarskaya Ballada residential complex in Odintsovo has completely gone under water, drivers are advised to evacuate their cars as soon as possible. Streets, pedestrian crossings, and road exits are flooded. In the south-east of Moscow, the roadway near the 16th kilometer of the outer side of the MKAD was flooded, traffic was temporarily suspended, according to the State Traffic Inspectorate. Other affected areas stand out — Zhukovsky and Ramenskoye in the Moscow region, where traffic is difficult due to heavy rains and heavy water.

The Moscow Department of Transport has warned about possible delays in ground transportation and recommends planning trips based on the changes. Drivers are advised to be as careful as possible, keep their distance and avoid sudden maneuvers. According to forecasts of the Hydrometeorological Center, the bad weather will last until 21:00 today, after which the rains will begin to weaken.

Weather in Moscow and the Moscow region for the week of July 21-27

The air temperature at the beginning of the week will stay within +19...+22 degrees, which is below the climatic norm for the end of July. Humidity will rise to 75%, and pressure will remain low, which keeps the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms throughout Moscow and the Moscow region.

In the second half of the week, precipitation will gradually weaken, but atmospheric instability will persist — short-term thunderstorms and partly cloudy conditions are possible. The air temperature will rise to +27...+29 degrees over the weekend, but no significant increase in hot weather is expected.

Weather in Saint Petersburg today, July 21st

On July 21, it will be cloudy in St. Petersburg, with short-term rains and thunderstorms expected. According to Mikhail Leus, a leading specialist at the Phobos center, the city will be affected by the northern periphery of a cyclonic vortex extending to the west of the Central Federal District.

Light rain is possible at night, which should stop by morning, but precipitation will resume in the afternoon and evening. The air temperature ranges from +18 to +26 degrees. The wind is mainly from the east and south-east with a speed of 4-6 m/s, gusts may increase during thunderstorms. The atmospheric pressure will be about 757 mmHg.

Throughout the week, the weather in St. Petersburg will remain partly cloudy with frequent rains, which is typical for the July climate of the city. The daytime temperature will stay within +24...+28 degrees, the night temperature is about +15...+18. The probability of precipitation remains high.

On July 22 and 24, it is expected to reach +25...+26 degrees with variable clouds and short-term rains. By the end of the working week, on July 25-26, the temperature will rise slightly to +27...+28 degrees, while maintaining the likelihood of rain and thunderstorms. Light rain is possible on the weekend of July 27, and daytime temperatures will drop to +22 degrees.

Weather forecast for the end of July by region

The end of July 2025 in Russia will be marked by a variety of weather conditions in different regions of the country. Cool and humid weather with regular rains and thunderstorms is expected in the Central Federal District. In Kaluga, Tula and Yaroslavl, daytime temperatures will range from +22...+26 degrees, with frequent precipitation creating conditions of high humidity. Atmospheric fronts will bring gusty winds and short-term downpours, which can lead to local congestion and deterioration of the road situation.

Partly cloudy conditions with frequent short-term rains will remain in the Northwest, in the Leningrad Region and Petrozavodsk regions. The air temperature will be in the range of +20...+25 degrees, while night temperatures will be around +13...+16. Cooler conditions are expected in Murmansk — about +12...+15 degrees with rare precipitation.

The south of Russia will continue to experience hot and relatively dry weather. In the Krasnodar Territory and Sochi, the air will warm up to +30...+32 degrees, local thunderstorms are possible, especially in the foothill areas. In Rostov-on-Don and Volgograd, it will be +29...+31 degrees with minimal precipitation, which increases the likelihood of forest fires and poses a risk to agriculture.

In the Volga region regions, including Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan and Ufa, the weather will remain variable with alternating rains and sunny periods. Daytime temperatures will reach +23...+26 degrees, humidity will rise, which will create a feeling of stuffiness. This weather is accompanied by local thunderstorms and gusty winds.

The Ural Federal District with Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk also expects unstable weather — partly cloudy, showers and thunderstorms. Thermometers will show +22...+26 degrees during the day and +13...+15 at night. In Tyumen and Khanty-Mansiysk it is slightly cooler — about +18...+22 with precipitation in the form of short-term rains.

Local rains and cool nights (+15...+18 degrees) are forecast in Novosibirsk and Tomsk, and daytime temperatures will reach +22...+25. Krasnoyarsk expects wetter weather with rains and thunderstorms by the end of the month, with daytime temperatures around +24 degrees.

The Far East, including Vladivostok and Khabarovsk, will experience a period of rains and thunderstorms with temperatures of +20...+23. In Yakutsk, conditions will be cooler — about +15...+18 degrees, but with high humidity, which makes the weather feel less comfortable.

The North Caucasus and Crimea will experience mostly warm and sunny weather with the possibility of rare local rains. Thunderstorms are possible in Sochi against the background of heat up to +32 degrees, in Makhachkala the thermometer will reach +30...+33, but there will be little precipitation.