Muscovites urged to switch to public transport due to freezing rain

Due to the forecast icy rain, the Traffic Management Center recommended that Moscow residents use public transport on Monday, November 24. This was announced on Sunday, November 23, by the press service of the metropolitan Department of Transport.

According to forecasters, sleet and freezing rain are expected in Moscow in places until Monday morning, and ice may form, writes RT. Drivers should avoid sudden maneuvers, observe the distance and speed limit, keep a close eye on the road and not be distracted by the phone to ensure the safety of the trip, the website reports. kp.ru . To travel around the city the next day, it is recommended to use public transport whenever possible, according to the Moscow City News agency.

The situation center and the crews of the Data center traffic patrol monitor the situation on the roads around the clock.

The metropolitan complex of urban economy said that the city services of the capital have been put on high alert due to the expected bad weather. They noted that the condition of the roads is under constant control and that regulated work is carried out depending on weather conditions, writes "Moscow 24".

On November 21, the scientific director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia, Roman Vilfand, said that snow now covers about 90% of the territory of Russia. In some regions, a slight reduction in snow cover is expected due to warming. Snow lies in the Northwest, the Far East, the Urals and Siberia, especially in mountainous areas. Life.ru .

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