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Russia - Blizzard and hurricane wind disrupted transport links in Chukotka

Russia (bbabo.net), - Due to deteriorating weather conditions in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, several flights have been canceled and sections of roads have been blocked.

As RIA Novosti reports with reference to data from the Chukotka UGMS, winds of up to 30, and in gusts of up to 40 meters per second with a snowstorm are expected in the region on Thursday. Anadyr and the Anadyr region fall under the influence of the cyclone.

The Anadyr airport information desk reported that due to snow and hurricane winds, the arrival and departure of flights to Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, and Pevek were delayed.

The press service of the regional Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations warns of a temporary restriction of the movement of cars on the section of the federal highway "7 berth - Shakhtersky" through the Anadyr estuary. The ice crossing across the Anadyr estuary "berth 7 - berth 8" is also closed.

In addition, as stated in the mayor's office of Anadyr, classes in schools were canceled for the duration of the cyclone.

"Buses continue to operate as usual," - said the representative of the city administration.

Russia - Blizzard and hurricane wind disrupted transport links in Chukotka