The cyclone that hit Dagestan and Chechnya this weekend has reached Volgograd.

In the afternoon, cherry-sized hail fell on the city streets, followed by a downpour that has not stopped to this day.

Within hours, roads and sidewalks had turned into rivers. On some streets, the water rose a meter or more, and several cars had already been submerged. Traffic in the city center Volgograd Completely paralyzed. Roofs leaked in several buildings, flooding apartments and shops.

Forecasters say this is just the beginning: a powerful Caspian cyclone that caused powerful floods in Dagestan и Chechnya, will hang over Volgograd until Friday. In just a few hours, 28 mm of precipitation has already fallen, exceeding the monthly average (which ranges from 24 to 26 mm).

A yellow weather alert has been issued. Residents are warned of strong winds with gusts up to 20 m/s.