Kharkiv and the region have suffered from bad weather, resulting in one death and five injuries. About 30 thousand subscribers remain without electricity. The State Emergency Service units were called upon 60 times to eliminate the consequences of the disaster. This is reported by 'Glavkom', citing the head of the Kharkiv Regional Military Administration, Oleg Synegubov.
In the Chuhuiv district, a 56-year-old woman died from injuries sustained by a falling tree.
Incidents in Kharkiv
- Saltivskyi district: Roofs of private houses were torn off, 3 people were injured.
- Osnovyanskyi district: A 7-year-old girl was injured due to a falling tree.
- Shevchenkivskyi district: A 52-year-old man sustained head injuries due to a tree falling on his car.
- Slobozhanskyi district: A rotating tower crane fell.
Additionally, in the Kharkiv district, between the Pokotilivka and Merefa stations, a tree fell on a train.
Complicated Life Without Electricity
Due to the storm, about 30 thousand subscribers are left without electricity in the Kharkiv region. This significantly complicates the daily lives of residents and the work of services.
Authorities' Warning
Authorities warn that there is still a threat of a repeat storm in Kharkiv and the region. A thunderstorm is expected on July 13, with hail in places and wind gusts of 15-20 meters per second. Residents are urged to be extremely cautious and follow safety rules while outdoors.
In the Kharkiv region, rescue workers, municipal, and energy services are working to eliminate the consequences of the bad weather. A total of 171 rescuers and 38 units of equipment have been involved, as well as a local fire department from the settlement of Pesochin.
The events that occurred in Kharkiv and its region testify to the serious consequences of the bad weather, which led to human casualties and significant material losses. Urgent measures have already been taken to eliminate the consequences and to prevent potential similar incidents in the future.