Third Day of Severe Weather Hits Kyiv: Car Crushed by Falling Tree, Funicular Shut Down

Stormy Conditions Grip Kyiv and Its Surroundings

According to Главком: For the third consecutive day, Kyiv and the broader Kyiv region have been battered by storms and heavy rain. Meteorologists have issued a yellow alert, the lowest level of danger. The extreme weather has already caused significant damage, including a tree falling onto a parked car, hailstorms in Vyshhorod, and localized flooding in several areas.

On the left bank of Kyiv, powerful gusts of wind are believed to have uprooted a tree on Veresneva Street in the Darnytskyi district. The tree, which had been growing next to a parked vehicle, was torn from the ground and crashed onto the car, causing substantial damage. The incident also knocked down power lines, leading to the shutdown of the city’s funicular railway, which remains out of service.

Hail and Flooding in Vyshhorod

In the town of Vyshhorod and the surrounding district, residents faced hailstorms, while excessive rainfall triggered rising waters in some areas. Witnesses report significant water accumulation along Naberezhna Street in Vyshhorod. The sharp deterioration in weather across Kyiv and the region was most pronounced on May 19 and 20, creating numerous challenges for locals.

Given the ongoing conditions, safety experts advise taking the following precautions:

• Avoid parking vehicles beneath trees or large billboards;
• Keep windows tightly closed in homes and buildings;
• Stay clear of wide tree canopies and metal structures outdoors.

Staying alert and cautious during such severe weather is essential to prevent accidents and injuries.

The prolonged storm system affecting Kyiv and the region highlights the critical need for preparedness in the face of extreme weather. Local authorities and emergency services must remain ready to respond to the aftermath of such natural events, particularly to ensure public safety and quickly restore damaged infrastructure. These conditions are likely to disrupt transportation and daily routines, underscoring the importance of vigilance in these circumstances.

The recent storm system affecting Kyiv is not an isolated incident; just two days prior, the city experienced severe weather conditions that prompted a yellow alert. This earlier bout of extreme weather also caused significant disruptions and damage. For more details on the impact of the storms that have gripped Kyiv, you can read about the severe weather events that struck Kyiv earlier this week.