In Moscow, a storm caused flooding at a metro station, and two people were struck by lightning.
The deterioration of the weather was caused by the merging of the cyclones "Bernadett" and "Kaspiyets," which are moving from the direction of the Caspian Sea.
On the evening of July 11, heavy rain, large hail, and a storm were observed in Moscow and the Moscow region. As a result of the adverse weather, a metro station was flooded, tram traffic was halted due to fallen trees, and two people were struck by lightning. Meduza reported on this.
According to reports, the sharp deterioration in weather was caused by the merging of cyclones "Bernadette," moving from the North Atlantic, and "Kaspietz," moving from the Caspian Sea.
As a result of the storm, the vestibule of the "Trubnaya" metro station was flooded. Tram service was suspended on Verkhniy Susalniy Lane due to fallen trees. Additionally, the roof of one of the buildings in the "Vinzavod" complex was blown off, and several summer verandas in the city center were damaged.
Two men watching football at the "Trud" stadium on the Warsaw Highway were struck by lightning. As a result, they lost consciousness.
According to weather forecasters, heavy rainfall will continue until Monday. During this time, up to 90% of the July precipitation norm may fall on the Moscow area.
The Moscow city administration urged residents not to use personal cars unless necessary and to travel by metro. Heavy rain was also observed in St. Petersburg on Saturday evening.
