Severe weather in Ukraine on April 26 led to the deaths of at least two people

Strong weather on April 26 resulted in the deaths of at least two people in Ukraine, with several others injured. Rescue workers are addressing the aftermath in 13 regions due to the storm and thunderstorms. This is reported by “NV”.

Severe weather in Ukraine on April 26: where there are victims and injured

According to the State Emergency Service, fatalities have been recorded in several regions. In Cherkasy, a woman died when a tree fell on her quad bike, and in Transcarpathia, a tree fatally injured a man. A child was also injured in Poltava due to a falling tree.

Overall, the consequences of the severe weather include:

• two fatalities;

• at least two injured;

• mass destruction and falling trees.

Consequences of severe weather in Ukraine: power outages and damage

Due to high winds, thunderstorms, and hail, 1121 settlements were left without electricity. The most outages were recorded in Volyn, Lviv, Rivne, and other regions.

The main consequences of the storm include:

• breaks in power lines;

• damage to buildings and roofs;

• blocked roads due to fallen trees;

• interruptions in municipal infrastructure operations.

In several regions, rescuers have made dozens of trips to clear roads and dismantle emergency structures.

Weather conditions in Ukraine: what forecasters predict

According to meteorologists, wind gusts reached 20–30 m/s. Due to this, a heightened level of danger was announced in some regions.

In certain regions, particularly in the west of the country, abnormal phenomena for April-snow and severe storms-were recorded. Meteorologists warn of potential new complications in transport movement and disruptions in energy supply.

Rescuers urge citizens to be cautious and avoid being near trees, power lines, and unstable structures.

It is worth noting that on April 26, unfavorable weather is expected in southern, central, Kharkiv, and Sumy regions. According to the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center, thunderstorms are forecasted in these areas during the day, with possible hail and gusts reaching 15-20 m/s in some areas.