Cyclone brings sleet and power outages: what to expect for Ukrainians on January 8-9
In Ukraine, a sharp deterioration in weather conditions is expected due to the approaching cyclone, which will affect electricity supply and road traffic. The cyclone will penetrate the Chernivtsi and Ivano-Frankivsk regions around four in the morning. The temperature at night will drop to -20°C, and during the day to -10°C.
On January 8, significant wet snow with rain is forecasted in Ukraine, as well as sleet and ice on the roads. In turn, on January 9, meteorologists expect significant snow and blizzards, corresponding to the first level of danger.
According to Yuliia Svyrydenko, there may be additional power outages. She also urged people to be cautious and limit travel during the peak of the bad weather if possible.
Preparation for bad weather
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, together with the State Emergency Service and the National Police, is to prepare snow-removal and engineering equipment, all-terrain vehicles, as well as mobile heating points. The Recovery Agency, regional and Kyiv regional military administrations, together with local authorities, will ensure timely response to the consequences of the bad weather. Relevant ministries must also prepare resilience points in case of power or communication outages.
In addition, the Ministry of Energy, together with the Ministry of Development and energy companies, should ensure the stable operation of the energy system. Ukrainians are advised to be ready for possible complications related to the forecasted weather conditions.
The coming days in Ukraine may become critical due to the anticipated weather conditions. It is expected that the cyclone will lead to significant complications in transportation and impact electricity supply, which has already raised concerns among the population. Authorities call on citizens to be cautious and prepared for possible consequences, including power outages. This underscores the importance of timely response by state services to emergencies that may arise due to the deterioration of weather conditions.