Emergencies Ministry banned Novosibirsk to go on the fragile ice of reservoirs

The chief inspector for small vessels Sergey Kudinov explained that for the formation of a reliable ice cover, a prolonged negative temperature is necessary. If temperature fluctuations persist, the timing of ice formation may shift.

Weather conditions will also affect the organization of ice crossings. They usually open in late December or early January, but this season the timing may change. In addition, rescuers do not exclude that for cars will set limits on weight.

Local authorities are already taking measures to block the places of unauthorized departure of transport to water bodies. Kudinov stressed that motorists are allowed to move on the ice only on officially equipped crossings. An exception is provided for snowmobiles and hovercraft, but not yet suitable conditions for them.

Particularly dangerous is thin ice for children and lovers of winter fishing. Rescuers urged parents not to leave minors unattended near rivers and lakes, and fishermen were reminded of the risk of going out on the fragile ice.

Tragic incidents have already occurred in the region. In October 2025, four people fell under the ice: two teenagers and two fishermen. Another accident occurred in February 2026 in Novosibirsk, near the Clear Bank. The girl went out on the ice of Obi and found herself in the wormwood. The body of the child was found only in the summer.

To prevent accidents, EMERCOM staff conduct safety classes in schools, visit the private sector and distribute warnings through the media and outdoor advertising. Rescuers remind that even if the surface of the reservoir seems frozen, this does not mean that the ice is able to withstand the weight of a person.

Earlier, the MK in Novosibirsk reported that