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25 of June, 16:50

A tropical downpour has paralyzed the airport of Sochi A tropical downpour that hit Sochi, paralyzed road and rail traffic in the area and greatly complicated the work of the airport of the metropolis. Water was introduced on the 1st floor of terminal air Harbor, in consequence of the delay of departures thousand people are forced to wait for the departure.

The result of bad weather in Sochi airport have been cancelled at least 5 flights - 3 in Moscow and 1 in Lipetsk and Samara. 3 plane flying to metropolis from capital and Magnitogorsk were oriented in Vermont, and one in Mineral water. Chance to fly expect about a thousand people.

Water already snuck into the room of the airport terminal - podoplanin was 1F. Work in sectors A and C at time is limited - passenger services produced in sector B. Flooded in addition, all entrances and exits to the building. Control air Harbor decided to remove all limits from airport Parking to greatly improve the patency of the forecourt.

To assist the special services to cope with the results of a tropical downpour that caused in the metropolis and its suburbs real flood in Sochi sent rescuers and firefighters from nearby cities. "The decision to bring additional assets Tuapse, Gelendzhik and Novorossisk garrison of fire protection of EMERCOM of Russia across Krasnodar territory" - quoted LifeNews press service of the Main regional Department of EMERCOM of Russia.

Despite the fact that the rain became weaker, unnecessary water continues to remain at the Sochi streets, breaking into buildings and vehicles. "At the moment, the intensity of rainfall has decreased, but the emergency warning about the complex of negative weather conditions in Sochi will not be removed", - said the rescuers.

According to eyewitness news, on rivers, in which due to heavy rains turned the city streets, passing cars and even entire houses. All emergency services are working in emergency mode, helping in the predicament of the people.
sections: Accidents, Region News

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