Snow Clearing in Kyiv
Snow clearing and anti-icing treatment of roads are ongoing in Kyiv. A total of 248 units of special equipment are engaged in clearing the streets in the capital. As of December 29, the weather in Kyiv is cloudy, and snow is expected throughout the day. The wind is blowing from the northwest at a speed of 7-12 m/s, with gusts reaching 15-20 m/s at night and in the morning.
The air temperature at night will fluctuate between -1 to -6° Celsius, while during the day it is forecasted to range from -4° to +1° Celsius. At night, the temperature in the capital will be around -2 to -4° Celsius, with daytime temperatures expected to be close to 0°. The weather conditions may complicate the operations of energy, construction, and utility companies, as well as affect transportation.
Actions of Utility Services
Utility workers are focusing their efforts on clearing major highways, bridges, descents, and ascents. In addition, 68 units of special equipment are working in parks and squares, with 754 workers also engaged in snow clearing tasks.
The weather situation in Kyiv requires active measures from utility services to ensure safety on roads and communications. Since snowfall and low temperatures can complicate traffic and the operations of enterprises, it is important for special equipment to continue to perform its tasks effectively. The engagement of a significant amount of equipment and personnel indicates a serious approach to tackling the issues arising from winter conditions.