On Ai-Petri fell a record 509 mm of precipitation

On the mountain Ai-Petri recorded a record amount of precipitation – 509 mm, this is a historical maximum for the Crimean mountain peak. This was reported by the head of the EMERCOM of Russia in the Republic of Crimea Arkady Ozhigin, reports “Crimea 24”.

The most difficult situation remains in Koreiz, where water is diverted from residential buildings and people are evacuated.

According to Ozhigin, a group of forces numbering 193 people and 36 pieces of equipment were involved. They work around the clock to eliminate the effects of bad weather.

Storm warning of heavy rains with thunderstorms and gusts of wind up to 25 meters per second was valid in the Crimea on October 17-19.

Dangerous weather events led to 12 incidents in Alushta, Sudak, Feodosia, Yalta and Bakhchysarai district - lighting poles and trees fell, power supply was limited.

In Koreiz on October 19, due to heavy rains, the Uzen-Ceshme River overflowed the banks, flooding residential buildings. Two families were evacuated: one remained with relatives, the second was located in a temporary accommodation in Yalta.

In the hotel "Avangard" deployed a temporary accommodation. Among the evacuees was a 10-11-year-old girl who was helped by rescuers to cross a rope crossing.