In just 8 hours, nearly a third of the monthly rainfall is expected to fall in the region of Biosk.
Torrential Downpour Drenches Biysk on June 25
Yo, digging the gloomy vibes of Biysk yesterday? Heavy rain left the city drenched.
The rain started brewing in the afternoon, turning the sky into a waterfall by the end of the workday. Don't be surprised if you saw places like Kommunarskiy Passage— typically puddle-free— now resembling a swimming pool.
As per the "Biysk-Zonal" weather station (checked out by "BR"), a whopping 13.4 mm of rain fell in a mere 8 hours. That's some stormy stuff, peeps! For context, the average monthly rainfall in Biysk for June is around 52-57 mm, so our city got nearly a quarter of its monthly rainfall in a single day!
** '#WaveOfHeat' in Siberia and Far East**
Got your attention? The unusual weather doesn't stop at Biysk. In fact, other parts of Siberia and the Far East have been experiencing record-breaking high temperatures. Reports claim a "wave of tropical heat" swept through these regions around June 25, causing temperatures to soar up to 38°C (about 100°F)!
Although there's no specific mention of Biysk experiencing heavy rain and the subsequent heatwave, it's been reported that this heatwave moved eastward from Western Siberia after the initial burst of rain. These conditions have reportedly smashed temperature records all over Siberia, with the heatwave continuing its eastward movement.
So, whether you're dealing with floods in Biysk or a burnt earth in other parts of Siberia, Mother Nature's been unpredictable, but we're here catching the story. Keep those questions coming!
The weather forecasting predicted the torrential downpour in Biysk for June 25, and it turned out to be spot-on. The unusual weather isn't limited to Biysk; other parts of Siberia and the Far East have also been experiencing record-breaking high temperatures as a result of a "wave of heat" sweeping through.