Rescuers have strengthened the patrol of the Moscow River and the city reservoir due to the expected heat in the coming days. This was said by the Vice Mayor of the Capital on Housing and Community Services and Improving Peter Biryukov.
According to weather forecasts, during the day, the air will warm up to 31 degrees. Because of this, as Biryukov pointed out, the number of citizens who will come to the reservoir will grow. To prevent incidents, rescue staff began to strengthen the patrol of the Moscow river waters and other waters.
Deputy Mayor of Moscow on housing and community services and landscapes recalled that now 25 search and rescue stations and 1 fire are operating in the city: 14 located next to the Moscow River, 2 at Moscowky Reserve and 10 others in internal reservoirs.
At the same time, the number of employees of Moscow City search and rescue services, which provides security in waters every day, has increased from 80 to 100 people. They are controlled by the Moscow River, the irrigation plain region of Stroginskaya, a clean bay, Bor silver, Komkinsky reservoir, as well as city ponds.
In addition, rescuers when checking the coast, conducting prevention conversations with people and also monitor children without adult control near the water.
Biryukov requires all residents and guests of the capital to be more careful in the waters, swim in specially equipped places, do not swim for buoys, observe safety rules and not to be monitored.
Strong heat is expected in Moscow from July 31 to August 1. In this regard, in the city declare Orange weather level.
Due to the heat, Moscow's city services Pandemic In high ready mode. In the set of emergency situations request Muscovites wear clothes from natural fabrics and hats, as well as, if possible, drink more water and stay in the shade.
At the same time, next week, on August 2 and 3, thunderstorms may be in the capital. As the weather forecast Tatyana Pozdnyakova said, up to 12 mm of rainfall can fall in some areas. However, the air temperature will be 3-4 degrees higher than the standard.
