Hailstorms and storms rage in Sochi: beaches are closed, rivers are expected to rise

On the night of June 16, heavy rains with hail occurred in Sochi, in the mountains fell out snow. Several areas of the city were flooded at once, problems are observed on the federal A-147 highway On the Adler-Veseloye section and in the Golovinka area. People are reporting power problems on several streets, and trees have fallen. In Adler out from the banks of the rivers Kherota and Mzymta. 

Administration of Sochi reported, that all services have switched to enhanced 24/7 operations. The severe weather will last until June 17. Mudflows and sharp rises in river water levels are possible in mountainous areas, and wind gusts of up to 18 meters per second are expected. All city beaches are already closed. are closed For swimming and vacationers, we ask that you refrain from going to the sea.

Video: Sochi Today, Shot, Sochi News.