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In the past week, southern Russia has been hit by a series of extreme weather events, causing significant destruction, loss of life, and damage to buildings, trees, and infrastructure. The most notable of these events is the "Storm of the Century," a powerful storm that has wreaked havoc in the region.
The storm, which has been named "Storm of the Century," has resulted in a change in weather patterns, with frontal systems causing light rain in the south. Meteorologists had earlier predicted strong winds up to 25 m/s for the evening of Tuesday and Wednesday, but it is unclear if these winds have occurred or are still expected.
The storm has also led to a severe drought in the Krasnodar Krai, causing agricultural emergencies. The drought has led to a projected 25% drop in yields compared to last year, with total estimated losses up to 2.8 million tons across grains, cereals, and legumes in the region. Nine districts have declared a state of emergency due to massive losses in wheat, barley, corn, and sunflower yields.
Looking ahead, the weather forecast for Krasnodar Krai in early August 2025 indicates relatively warm and sunny conditions with minimal precipitation. Daytime temperatures will range from +31 to +36 degrees Celsius, with nighttime lows between +21 and +25 degrees, making it generally dry and suitable for beach holidays but potentially stressful for people with cardiovascular conditions. However, rain has been reported to delay harvesting in parts of Krasnodar, including its northwest, which may impact crop availability at ports.
By mid-week, temperatures in Kuban are expected to rise by 3-4°C, but this will be temporary. On Tuesday, rain is forecast in some areas, with a possibility of it mixing with snow. Light rain is expected in Krasnodar on Wednesday, and the Hydrometeorological Center has stated that light rain is also expected on both Thursday and Friday.
Despite the unpredictable weather, the Hydrometeorological Center has not issued any new warnings about the storm, but continues to monitor the weather conditions closely. On Tuesday, daytime temperatures in Krasnodar will reach around +8°C, and on Wednesday, temperatures will rise to +13°C. By the weekend, temperatures in Krasnodar will be between +17-18°C.
The storm has resulted in loss of life in the affected areas, but the exact number of casualties is not yet clear. The Hydrometeorological Center is working closely with local authorities to assess the damage and provide support to those affected by the storm.
In conclusion, the recent wild weather event was a severe drought causing agricultural emergencies, but early August weather is expected to be stable, hot, and mostly dry with only minimal precipitation. Some local rain delays have occurred, but no new storms or extreme precipitation events are currently forecasted for Krasnodar Krai.
Weather-forecasting is essential at this point as the Hydrometeorological Center continues to closely monitor the weather conditions in Krasnodar Krai, following the devastating storm. The weather forecast indicates relatively warm and sunny conditions with minimal precipitation for early August 2025, but rain has been reported to delay harvesting in parts of Krasnodar, potentially impacting crop availability at ports.
