Residents of Transbaikalia were warned about strong winds and the risk of fires

Weather conditions are expected to worsen in Transbaikalia on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 7 and 8. The wind speed can reach 20 m/s. These are the data from the regional hydrometeorological center.

Residents should be extremely careful at this time. According to the ChitaMedia news agency with reference to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Transbaikalia, due to strong winds, any fire can spread over large areas. Bonfires, burning of dry grass and garbage, and carrying out work with an open fire are prohibited. In all regions of the region, except for the three northern ones, there is a special fire protection regime. Administrative and criminal liability is possible for its violation.

Residents should strengthen weakly anchored structures and avoid leaving vehicles near trees and buildings.

Earlier, Tatyana Pozdnyakova, a leading specialist at the Meteonosti news agency, said that relatively warm weather would remain in Moscow at the beginning of the week, but by Thursday, April 9, a sharp cold snap, precipitation and increased winds were expected. "The peak of the cold weather and inclement weather will be on Thursday. It will probably be the most unfavorable day of the week," she said.

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