Consultation-warning

      Consultation – warning about the intensity of meteorological phenomena 6 PM August 17 to 6 PM August 18, 2026   On August 18, in the territory of the Republic of Tatarstan, the following is expected in places: - at night, heavy rain, fog;  - at night and during the day, thunderstorms with short-term wind gusts of 15-17 m/s.    In Kazan on August 18, the following is expected in places: at night, fog; at night and during the day, thunderstorms with short-term wind gusts of 15-17 m/s.    The population is advised: During a thunderstorm: 1. If you are caught in a thunderstorm while on a bicycle or motorcycle, be sure to stop and wait out the storm at a distance of about 30 meters from your vehicle. It is not advisable to continue driving a car, as there may be disruptions in the operation of electronics. You should stop, close the car windows, and wait out the bad weather. 2. If you are in an open area during a thunderstorm, it is recommended to lie on the ground (in sandy or rocky soil), preferably in a low area. It is important that there is no river, lake, or pond nearby, as water is a good conductor, and a lightning strike spreads within a radius of 100 meters from the water body. 3. Drivers should be extremely attentive while driving. 4. Pedestrians should exercise increased caution when crossing highways and when near them. 5. If possible, refrain from long-distance travel. During strong winds: 1. It is recommended to limit going outside, stay indoors. It is important not to leave children unattended. 2. If strong wind catches you outside, it is recommended to take shelter in underground passages or building entrances. It is not advisable to hide from strong winds near building walls, as roofing materials may fall from roofs. This also applies to public transport stops and unfinished buildings. 3. Stay away from billboards, signs, traffic signs, and power lines when outside. 4. Do not stay near large trees, and do not park vehicles next to them – broken branches can pose a significant danger. 5. It is deadly dangerous to stand under power lines and approach downed power lines during strong winds. 6. Broken glass falling from upper floor windows, as well as roofing elements and decorative plaster that are torn off by the wind, can pose a danger. This threat increases near buildings that are under construction or being repaired. 7. All windows in houses should be tightly closed, and items that may fall outside should be removed from balconies and loggias. 8. Stay as far away from windows in residential or working premises as possible. 9. If possible, refrain from long-distance travel. 10. Pedestrians are advised to cross the street only at designated pedestrian crossings. Do not run across the road in front of moving vehicles, as the braking distance of a car significantly increases due to slippery road surfaces. Move only against the flow of traffic. Use a high-visibility vest or attach reflective elements to your clothing. In fog: If you notice fog thickening while outdoors, take measures to avoid losing your orientation in the forest or near water bodies. Fog poses a danger to all road users. When driving in fog, avoid unnecessary lane changes, overtaking, and passing. Most road accidents in foggy conditions occur with vehicles moving ahead. It is important to consider that fog obscures distance – it is advisable to increase the usual distance and reduce speed.  Avoid sudden braking: if you need to stop, reduce speed smoothly. Press the brake pedal several times to signal drivers of vehicles behind you. Fatigue increases for drivers in fog, so caution is essential. If possible, refrain from long-distance travel. When driving in poor visibility conditions, avoid unnecessary lane changes, overtaking, and passing. Avoid sudden braking: if you need to stop, reduce speed smoothly. Press the brake pedal several times to signal drivers of vehicles behind you. If possible, avoid trips, and refrain from long walks in nature. To drivers: 1. When driving in these conditions, avoid unnecessary lane changes, overtaking, and passing. 2. Pay attention to the technical condition of the vehicle, especially the braking system and tire condition; 3. Avoid sudden braking; if you need to stop, reduce speed smoothly; 4. Press the brake pedal several times to signal drivers of vehicles behind you; 5. All lights must be in working order; 6. Drive at a speed that ensures safety in busy traffic areas, near schools, at intersections and bridges, as well as on turns and descents. Pedestrians are advised: 1. Be extremely attentive when crossing streets and roads; 2. Cross the street only at designated pedestrian crossings, remembering that due to insufficient visibility and slippery road surfaces, drivers require more time to stop their vehicles. 3. Use, if possible, only overground or underground pedestrian crossings to cross the roadway;

      

       4. Do not run across the road in front of moving vehicles; 5. Move only against the flow of traffic; 6. Use a high-visibility vest or attach reflective elements to your clothing. For issues related to electricity supply, planned and emergency outages, as well as to apply for emergency repair work, contact JSC "Network Company" at the phone number 8 (843) 200-01-52. Information about meteorological phenomena that have caused material damage is issued by the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Administration for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring of the Republic of Tatarstan" at tel. 8 (843) 293-38-04. The information is prepared based on data from the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Administration for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring of the Republic of Tatarstan". In case of any trouble, you can always call the unified emergency services number – "112". Calls are accepted 24/7 and are free from landline and mobile phones.