Russia hit by heatwave: Moscow surpasses 1917 record

Moscow faces temperatures of 32.7 degrees Celsius, surpassing 1917 record

The Russians faced a heat wave extreme in early July, with temperatures breaking records across the country. MoscowIn the capital, the mercury hit 32.7 degrees Celsius on July 3, 0.3 degrees above the record set in 1917, according to the FOBOS meteorological centre.

The heatwave not only affected Moscow, but also spread across vast regions of the world’s largest country. Cities on the Pacific coast, the wilds of Siberia and European regions of Russia recorded temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius.

The intense heat caused a surge in demand for air conditioners and fans, as Muscovites sought to cool down with ice cream and cold drinks. Authorities distributed water to passengers on the metro and trains to combat the stifling heat.

Faced with the situation, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin urged residents of the metropolitan area, which is home to more than 20 million people, to take precautions and avoid going outside during the hottest hours of the day.

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Although temperatures are expected to drop slightly from Friday onwards, with the arrival of thunderstorms and possible hail, authorities warn that the heat wave could continue for several more days.

This extreme heatwave adds to a series of adverse weather events that have hit Russia in recent years, raising concerns about the impact of climate change in the region.