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| -Signs, Portents, and the Weather- |
| Moscow and the Moscow region will be covered by thick fog on February 5 |
| 2026-02-05 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited [Regnum] Heavy fog, with maximum visibility of 200–700 meters, and frost are expected in Moscow and the Moscow region overnight and in the morning of February 5. This was reported by the press services of the regional headquarters of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for Moscow and the Moscow region. Rescuers warned of possible traffic congestion and an increase in accidents due to reduced visibility. The Moscow Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations recommends that drivers significantly reduce speed, increase their distance, and avoid sudden maneuvers. Pedestrians are advised to be especially careful when crossing streets. People with cardiovascular conditions or asthma are advised to refrain from going outside. Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov noted that the current cold weather in the capital is not abnormal ; everyone is simply accustomed to unusually warm winters. He also noted that cold weather always puts strain on housing and utilities systems, something the government is paying particular attention to. Experts clarified that Moscow's energy system will withstand both heavy precipitation and frost |
| Posted by:badanov |