Rain showers will wipe Moscow's air clean over the next few days, weather forecasters said Wednesday.
The rain was to start Wednesday and continue Thursday, before taking a break on Friday, Interfax reported, citing the Moscow weather bureau.
The temperature, which has been unseasonably chilly this week, is expected to rise to 12 to 13 degrees Celsius on Friday.
The rain will return Saturday and Sunday and fall more strongly, but next week is expected to bring dry and warmer weather, Interfax said.
The temperature should fluctuate between 13 and 18 C Saturday and 10 to 15 C Sunday. On Monday and Tuesday, the temperature should reach 20 C.
The rain will clean the pollution from the city's air, said Alexei Popikov, a senior researcher with the Moscow Service for Ecological Monitoring, Interfax reported.
Related articles:
A Message from The Moscow Times:
Dear readers,
We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent."
These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia.
We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help.
Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact.
By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us.
Remind me later.
