Hazardous weather alert issued for Sverdlovsk as pollution lingers in Krasnouralsk
A hazardous weather warning has been issued for the Sverdlovsk region in the Urals. The alert remains in place until the evening of January 26. Authorities have already taken steps to improve safety on local roads.
Separately, ongoing pollution concerns persist in Krasnouralsk due to industrial activity, though no new air quality alerts have been announced for the wider region.
Meteorologists triggered the warning after forecasting conditions that could worsen air quality. Calm winds are expected to trap harmful pollutants close to the ground during this time.
In response, the Urals Road Administration has boosted patrols on Sverdlovsk highways. Crews will monitor traffic and road conditions more closely while the warning stays active. The weather alert does not cover elevated pollution levels from industrial sources. However, Krasnouralsk continues to face long-term contamination issues. Toxic sulfur compounds from copper smelting have affected both air and soil in the area for years.
The hazardous weather warning will lift by the evening of January 26. Until then, road patrols will remain increased across Sverdlovsk highways. Meanwhile, existing pollution in Krasnouralsk remains linked to ongoing copper production, with no additional alerts issued.
