"St. Jude" in St. Petersburg Bashny.Net

The central waterfront of St. Petersburg flooded as a result of the arrival of the storm in the city "St. Jude».

Local Emergencies Ministry predicts that the difficult weather conditions can lead to power failures, damage to important facilities of the economy, the collapse of old and poorly fortified structure, as well as the collapse of small and large vessels, RIA Novosti reported.







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Approaching storm on the northern capital is already well perceptible. Waves on the Neva River have increased significantly, and the wind on the quays so strong that seriously interferes with pedestrian walks. In areas of the Petrograd embankment and bridge Sampson water level has risen sharply. In the famous house of Peter the water coming right up to the steps. There is a general rise in water level in the water area of ​​the city.

However, approaching the element does not prevent residents and tourists to lead a normal life. Fishermen continue to fish on the waterfront, along the river continue to go walking and sightseeing boats in the vicinity of the cruiser "Aurora" habitually many tourists.

Leningrad region only faced with the elements, but 238 settlements were left without electricity. Novgorod and Pskov region has felt the effects of the "St. Jude." In the Novgorod region disrupted power supply in 37 settlements. In the Pskov region, more than 350 settlements were left without electricity and electricity. Restoration work already underway, electricity has already promised to submit 19-00 Tuesday.

I'd add hum and whistle atsky simple. Plus rain wall.

Internet works very badly.

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