In Photos: Muscovites Battle Record-Breaking Heatwave
After living through an unusually cold winter, Moscow's millions of residents were in for another unexpected weather surprise this week: record-breaking warm temperatures.
The mercury in the Russian capital rose to 29.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, beating the previous record set in 1897 and forcing Muscovites to flock to the city’s parks and fountains to escape the heat.
Here is a closer look at how residents of Russia’s capital survived abnormally warm temperatures:
The mercury in the Russian capital rose to 29.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, beating the previous record set in 1897 and forcing Muscovites to flock to the city’s parks and fountains to escape the heat.
Here is a closer look at how residents of Russia’s capital survived abnormally warm temperatures:
On Monday, the authorities declared an "orange" weather hazard level amid unusually warm temperatures.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Normally, average daily temperatures in Moscow start to climb above 15 degrees Celsius after May 20.
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On Tuesday, however, temperatures climbed to a record-setting 33 C in some areas of the capital.
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Moscow authorities urged residents to stay hydrated and avoid exposure to direct sunlight...
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...while those choosing to venture out were advised to wear light clothes and cover their head.
Sergei Fadeichev / TASS
The official recommendations issued also advised Muscovites to avoid drinking caffeinated and carbonated drinks.
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Meanwhile, work from home-bound residents finally had a chance to take their work away from their house...
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...while others decided to ditch work altogether and fully embrace summer vacation mode.
Natalia Kolesnikova / AFP
On Thursday, Moscow’s skies were again covered with clouds amid a notable temperature drop, making many nostalgic for the unexpected taste of summer.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
Summer heat is expected to return to Moscow no earlier than in mid-June, according to the Fobos weather center.
Alexander Avilov / Moskva News Agency
