Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – January 21, 2021 – Local News/ Weather
Temperature changes on the roofs of houses causes ice icicles formed en masse.
In Kyiv, due to temperature changes, icicles began to form, which pose a danger to pedestrians.
This was reported on Facebook by the Kyiv Rescue Service.
How to protect yourself from icicles: basic recommendations
• pay attention to the presence of dangerous ice and snow formations on the roofs of houses;
• do not go beyond the installed fences, and in places of their absence – pay attention to the presence of dangerous formations of ice and snow on the roofs of houses;
• if possible, stay at a distance of 3-5 meters from houses and other buildings, choosing the safest route on the streets of the city;
• you should be careful when walking in the park, especially with children. Significant snow cover is formed on the trees; in some places a large block of snow can fall together with icicles. Therefore, when walking near tall trees, you must first make sure that there is no threat of snowfall;
• According to the forecast of Ukrhydrometcenter, on January 21 at night in the capital 9-11 ° of frost is expected, in the afternoon about 0 °. Temperature at night on January 22 1-6 ° frost, on January 23 from 3 ° heat to 2 ° frost; daytime 1-6 ° heat.
• “As a result of temperature changes on the roofs of houses, protruding parts of buildings and large trees, ice icicles are formed en masse. And with increasing air temperature, the risk of falling icicles on passers-by increases,” the statement said.
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