Heavy rains that hit Zhytomyr on July 29 caused serious flooding in the city, exceeding the monthly rainfall norm. Despite the negative consequences for the infrastructure, some local residents decided to uplift their spirits by organizing improvised 'SPA salons' and 'marine' entertainment right in the middle of flooded streets. This was reported by the press service of the Zhytomyr City Council.
Artem Sokhatsky posted a video showing cars moving through water while people stroll through puddles, accompanied by a humorous comment: 'Mark who you will go to the sea with'. The man also set up a 'SPA salon' in a puddle with children.
SPA entertainment in puddles during the downpour in Zhytomyr pic.twitter.com/0BD29zTwOw
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'Let's mix our action with bath foam', the man said, and the kids started whipping foam in the puddles.
Emergency situation and recovery
Over two days, more than 89 millimeters of rainfall fell, which is 112% of the average monthly norm. The amount of precipitation led to the flooding of streets, roads, and sidewalks, complicating transport movement and creating lake-like areas.
The director of the utility enterprise 'Management of Artificial Structures' noted that the most affected areas and streets were: Pokrovskaya-Hrushevsky, Korbutovka, Smolenskaya Square, Shevchenko, and others. Utilities are working in enhanced mode to restore access and localize flooding.
In Zhytomyr, after the anomalous rains, 'SPA entertainment' and humorous photos and videos with improvised 'marine' entertainment on flooded streets became popular. Although the rains were accompanied by serious negative consequences, residents decided to find positivity in this situation and uplift their spirits.