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Updated February 15th, 2021 at 19:21 IST

Heavy snowfall in various parts of Russia, Crimea

Heavy snowfall left various regions in Russia and in Crimea blanketed in snow, even causing road closures in some areas.

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Heavy snowfall left various regions in Russia and in Crimea blanketed in snow, even causing road closures in some areas. Footage aired by Russian state television on Monday showed the effects of the snowfall across various regions. Roads at the border with Georgia have been blocked because of the risk of avalanche danger.

The Rostov region in southern Russia was left to struggle with floodwater.Moscow was blanketed with snow on Saturday after a record-breaking blizzard in central areas of Russia.About 13,000 snow blower vehicles are taking part in clearing snowdrifts in Moscow, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry.

The average temperature in Moscow and the region is about -13°C (8.6°F).By the end of the week, the temperature in Moscow could drop to reach -30°C (-22°F), according to the Russian Meteorological Service.

 

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Published February 15th, 2021 at 19:21 IST

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