A new record for daily precipitation was recorded in Chita

105 mm of precipitation fell in Chita on the night of July 9-10. This is the highest figure in the last 70 years.

74 mm of precipitation fell in the village of Burgen, Chita region, overnight. In Chita, with the rise of water in the river, the Ministry of Emergency Situations predicts flooding of roads, garden and house plots. Local residents were asked to be careful not to ford the river. In case of flooding, it is necessary to turn off electrical appliances and move things to the upper floors.

The storm warning in Transbaikalia has been in effect since July 8. Heavy precipitation is expected before the end of the day on July 10, writes ChitaMedia news agency.

In the Amur region, a storm warning due to heavy rainfall was announced for July 10 and 11.