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Moscow Gets Last Brunt of Winter Storm Ahead of Coldsnap

The city recorded a second consecutive daily record for snowfall as the winter storm moved east toward the Ural Mountains.

In Photos: Murmansk Left in the Dark After Arctic Storm Batters Power Grid

Russia's northern Murmansk region is under a state of emergency after a strong winter storm damaged the aging power grid, leaving parts of the region without...

Major Winter Storm Dumps Snow on Moscow, Disrupts Flights

Snowfall was expected to continue at least into Thursday, followed by very low temperatures over the coming weekend.

Murmansk Region Issues Emergency Declaration as Arctic Storm Knocks Out Power

Local investigators said two transmission towers that were damaged in the storm had been in operation since the late 1960s.

‘Completely Cut Off’: Kamchatka Calls for Moscow’s Help as Record Snowfall Paralyzes Region

Locals said entire neighborhoods have been buried and unplowed roads have impeded everything from ambulances to food shipments.

Kamchatka Struggles to Get Back on Its Feet a Week After Winter Storms Bury Peninsula

“The situation on the city’s roads is critical,” Kamchatka region Governor Vladimir Solodov said at an emergency meeting on Monday.

Falling Snow Kills 2 in Kamchatka as Winter Storms Slam Far East

Several storms forming in the Sea of Okhotsk have swept across Kamchatka and other parts of Far East Russia, bringing strong winds and record snowfall...

Snow Storm Paralyzes Kamchatka

Some parts of the peninsula were hit especially hard, with 39 millimeters (1.5 inches) of precipitation recorded in less than 24 hours.

In Photos: Moscow Braves Record Snowfall

The Jan. 9 snowfall ranked among the five heaviest in Moscow’s 146 years of weather records.

Major Winter Storm Hits Kamchatka as Schools Close and Workday Shortens

The low-pressure storm system has brought heavy snow, freezing rain and winds nearly reaching hurricane force to the Far East region.

Drivers Stranded on Baikal Highway Amid Subzero Weather

Traffic worsened after several truckers violated road rules, causing accidents that further blocked the highway, officials said.

St. Petersburg Deploys AI Patrols to Spot Hazardous Icicles

The new system, known as Gorodovoy, consists of eight vehicles that patrol the city and scan buildings as they pass.

Heavy Rain and Flooding Trigger Evacuations in Sakhalin

Emergency crews brought 37 people to safety, including two children, after floods hit the village of Kolkhoznoye near the city of Nevelsk.

Krasnodar Drought Inflicts Nearly $600M in Crop Losses, Agribusiness Group Says

Earlier this summer, authorities in Krasnodar declared a state of emergency across nine districts after a prolonged dry spell began affecting thousands...

Heavy Rains Flood Moscow for Second Time in a Week

A yellow weather alert is in effect for Moscow and the surrounding region until 9 p.m. Monday.

Floods Prompt Evacuations in Earth’s Coldest Inhabited Settlements

Russia’s Emergency Situations Ministry said water levels rose in three rivers, flooding the village of Oymyakon and three nearby settlements.

Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods Across Moscow

Authorities said parts of the city received a month’s worth of rain in under two hours.

Lightning Strike Kills 3 People at Tula Region Resort

The incident came amid heavy rainstorms that swept through central Russia after a heat wave over the weekend.

Moscow Swelters in Heat Wave After Powerful Storms Batter the City

Meanwhile, southern Russia has seen temperatures soar past 40°C, sparking wildfires in the Rostov and Krasnodar regions.

Storm Batters St. Petersburg With High Winds, Rising Water Levels

Meteorologists said a major flood was averted thanks to the St. Petersburg Dam, which prevented surging water levels from reaching the city.

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