The promised downpour reached St. Petersburg by Saturday evening, July 9th. By five o’clock covered all areas of the city.
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Along with the rain came a thunderstorm, it might be heard at least in the southwest. The Fontanka correspondent captured how the townspeople hide from the rain under umbrellas, bags and raincoats.
In addition to bad weather, another event awaits St. Petersburg on Saturday – the match for the Super Cup between Zenit and Spartak. The nearest metro station to the stadium was closed for entry and exit, so the fans will have to run very quickly to the arena, where they can hide under a closed roof.
Yandex warns that the rain will not stop in the next two hours. Vodokanal brigades are at the ready and ask them to inform them regarding cases of flooding of streets and roads by phone 305-09-09.
ShareRecall that from 15 to 20 hours in the Northern capital due to rain and thunderstorms declared a “yellow” level of weather danger. Drivers are asked to refrain from traveling if possible due to the high risk of an accident. Pedestrians should also be careful.
