Intense Rainfall Hits Sochi Last Night
On the night of June 15-16, Sochi, Krasnodar, received a downpour that turned the city streets into a swamp. Unexpectedly, the intense rain led to temporary flooding, causing authorities to temporarily shut down the official beaches for safety reasons [1][2]. Although the rain elevated water levels, including in the Ira River in Sochi’s Dagomys district, these levels had receded by midday on June 16 [1].
The storm wasn't just heavy rainfall; it also brought strong winds, hail, and freezing temperatures (0ºC or 32ºF) in the mountainous areas above 2,000 meters elevation [1]. Social media videos captured submerged cars and snow in the mountains, showcasing the storm's intimidating intensity [2].
Fortunately, despite the flooding, no injuries were reported, and essential infrastructure remained unharmed [1]. At least ten trees were toppled by the storm, but public transportation continued its smooth operation [1]. In response, local authorities stepped up monitoring of waterways and issued vigilance warnings to people in recreational areas [1].
The storm warning for Sochi was in place until the end of June 16, indicating that heavy rain and severe weather were mainly anticipated from June 15 through June 17 across southern Russia [1]. The abrupt change from the usual warm and clear June weather forecast for Sochi and Krasnodar Krai, which typically sees temperatures between 22–27°C with brief rains in the first half of June [3][4], suggests this incident as a temporary but intense weather anomaly within the predicted seasonal patterns.
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- The storm that hit Sochi and Krasnodar Krai on June 15-16 was not just a downpour, it also included strong winds, hail, and freezing temperatures, highlighting the importance of weather-forecasting in predicting such events.
- As the unusual weather anomaly subsided by midday on June 16, local authorities increased their efforts in weather-forecasting to monitor waterways and issue warnings to the public, demonstrating the significance of accurate weather predictions.
