Christmas night was in Moscow, the coldest in 125 years, but because of the frost in the hospital were 62 people – tvnz

Last night in Moscow was beaten temperature record 125 years ago. Forecasters recorded -29,8 degrees. For all history of meteorological observations in the colder Christmas night was only once – in 1891. Then it froze up -34,8.

Note that in the night of 7 January in some districts of the Moscow region was almost 3 degrees colder than in the capital. For example, in wedge and Dmitrov the thermometer plummeted to -32,7 degrees.

- we anticipate that the upcoming night will be even colder, – told “Komsomolskaya Pravda” the duty forecaster of the Center weather “Phobos” Alexander Sinenko. – In Moscow – to -31. In the field – to -33. However, on Sunday there is a tendency to gradual warming. Temperatures will rise by 1-2 degrees. By the middle of next week the day will be -11-13. Friday -8-11, and the following weekend -2 to 5 day and -8 at night.

the emergency workers were on duty on Christmas eve at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour with a warm tea and heating point.Photo: Mr HUFF

In a press-service of capital management MES report that for the last day because of the extreme cold in the hospital were 62 people. 48 Muscovites suffered frostbite of extremities, including four children (the youngest is 5 months). 8 people were hospitalized with injuries sustained as a result of hypothermia. Six more with injuries after falling on ice.

In the capital, continuing the festival “the Journey of Christmas.” On all major sites, walk where the Muscovites and guests of the capital, the emergencies Ministry has deployed field kitchens. Here you can enjoy delicious hot tea (cooked on charcoal), and even porridge.

because Of the extreme cold weather in the East of Moscow today watched the rainbow in the frosty skyPhoto: Mr HUFF

- the Field kitchens operating on the territory of all districts of the capital and located in parks, on the slopes, ice slides and other mass celebrations where people rest with their families and friends, – reported in the MOE. – Today in Moscow there are 14 field kitchens.

Another rare atmospheric phenomenon, which happens during a hard frost: haloPhoto: Michael FROLOV

Meanwhile, online display the Metropolitan airports reported delays and cancellations of dozens of flights. In Sheremetyevo cancelled 19 flights, 15 were arrested. In Domodedovo arrested 14 of departures and arrivals, 5 canceled. In Vnukovo – 2 a cancelled flight.

the evening due to the strong frost was set to “orange” level of risk.

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