Due to the threat of flooding in St. Petersburg closed the dam. This is stated in a message posted on the official website of the Directorate of protective structures of the city.
The dam was closed “to prevent critical water level rises in the city,” states the report. “The gates of navigation passes and culverts blocked access hazardous Finnish waters in the delta of the Neva River. Temporarily stopped shipping. The peak of the threat is expected to midnight. By morning, the situation is normalized, then all security mechanisms will be given in position, “- said the Directorate.
According to the staff, the closure of the dam will allow St Petersburg” sleep peacefully, nothing to worry. “
By 00:00 MSK January 3rd wave height in St. Petersburg can reach three meters, wrote “Fontanka».
The dam in St. Petersburg is the official name of “Saint Petersburg Dam.” It was built more than 20 years, from 1979 to 2011. Full length of 25.4 km of protective structures. The dam can withstand the water rise up to 4.55 m.
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