2024-07-28 03:49:18
Forecasters warn that the active cyclone crossing the territory of Latvia from the southwest on Sunday will bring long-lasting and heavy rain to the country from the middle of the day, but it will be very heavy in the central regions of Latvia, and thunderstorms are also expected in some places.
The rain will continue until Monday. Currently, the warning has been issued from Sunday 11 am to Monday 6 pm, as even stronger storms are expected on Monday. By following the direction of the cyclone and the latest forecasts, it is possible to change the warning area or degree, according to LVĜMC.
An orange warning in this case means that very heavy rainfall will cause the soil to become wet and unable to absorb water, stormwater drainage systems will be overloaded and may overflow. River floodplains and low-lying areas are expected to flood, causing property and infrastructure flooding in some places, road washouts and infrastructure damage.
Flooded areas are likely to require evacuation. People should follow and follow the instructions of the responsible authorities. Hazardous road conditions are also expected due to reduced visibility and hydroplaning. Drivers should expect that they need to plan longer trips or plan an alternative route.
There is also a risk that electricity and water supply, telecommunication communications will be disrupted due to bad weather conditions. Due to high humidity and flooding, crops and plantations will be damaged.
Residents are asked not to visit or move in flood-prone areas, not to endanger themselves and not to hinder the rescue services. Rainwater sewerage and drainage systems should be taken care of in a timely manner, keeping them in functional order so that the systems can drain rainwater as efficiently as possible.
2024-07-28 03:49:18