A pipeline laid in 1974 burst in Novosibirsk.
237 properties on the city's left bank were left without heating and hot water, the mayor's office press service clarified. NovosibirskIncluding 124 residential buildings and 10 social institutions in Leninsky district.
However, in a conversation with Sibirsky Express journalists, local residents reported that there is no heating on other streets as well. The scale of the outages could be more serious.
"The authorities say that only 100 homes near the break are disconnected, but that's not true," Svetlana Kaverzina, an independent member of the Novosibirsk City Council, noted on her Telegram channel. "They also say they'll fix the problem by 20:00 PM. They're being disingenuous. They're completely draining the pipes, and it will take several days to refill them. It's -19°C today and tomorrow. It's good that it'll warm up on Saturday and Sunday. But overall, hang in there."
According to authorities, 13 schools in Leninsky и Kirovsky districts Nine schools in Novosibirsk have switched to distance learning. Kirovsky Area — classes in the first shift have been shortened, and kindergarten No. 505 has been closed.
“There are a total of 64 schools and 70 kindergartens in the accident zone,” — the mayor’s office clarifies.
In addition, due to street flooding, several tram routes have been changed and one shopping center has been closed.
Hospitals on the left bank have suspended admissions "until the utility accident is resolved."
"Emergency patients were temporarily transferred to specialized medical facilities on the right bank of Novosibirsk."
— the Ministry of Health of the Novosibirsk Region explained to NGS.
The Investigative Committee has already launched an investigation, the regional office of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation reported. A decision is being made on whether to initiate criminal proceedings.
Video: "Siberian Express"