Roads and slopes are being examined for erosion in Ulan-Ude

In Ulan-Ude, slopes and dirt roads are being examined for erosion due to an unexpectedly heavy downpour that took place on the night of May 18. If necessary, filling and grading are carried out immediately, said Mayor Igor Shutenkov.

"The forecasters promised a light rain, but it turned into a good rain, in some places into hail. And I walked in different parts of our city. Well watered!" said the mayor, quoted by IA UlanMedia.

The mayor added that vacuum machines for pumping out puddles had been brought to the streets at night. The equipment works without interruption.

According to weather forecasters, a significant amount of precipitation fell in the republican capital last night. In the near future, the rain will continue and according to the forecast, about 6 mm of precipitation is expected.