Vehicles Submerged in Moscow Waters, Captured on Camera
## Heavy Rain in Moscow: Cars Submerged, Buildings Flooded, and City on Alert
Moscow, Russia - The city was hit by a sudden downpour on July 15, 2025, resulting in heavy flooding and the submergence of cars in various areas. The rainfall, which dumped 75–85 mm in less than two hours, was caused by a severe cloudburst and amounted to nearly a month's worth of precipitation for the city [1][2][3].
The Northern and Eastern Administrative Districts were particularly affected, with roads becoming waterlogged, vehicles submerged, and water entering tunnels and underground areas. The Aeroexpress service to Sheremetyevo Airport was delayed, and metro lines were partially disrupted due to the flooding [1][2].
In a dramatic turn of events, floodwaters reached the 8th floor of a 22-story high-rise on the Altufyevskoe Highway, flooding all floors from the 22nd to the 15th [1]. Suspended ceilings in many apartments sagged due to the storm, and water cascaded down the stairs like a waterfall in the affected building [1]. Fortunately, despite the extensive flooding, no injuries or fatalities were reported [1][2].
City authorities urged residents to use caution and avoid unnecessary travel, while emergency services were mobilized to manage traffic and assess drainage issues [1]. The incident received significant media attention, with local media and social media platforms documenting the flooding. Videos showed cars submerged in water, traffic congestion on flooded highways, and water pouring into tunnels and underground parking areas [2][3].
The Moscow Times provided comprehensive coverage, highlighting the severity of the event and ongoing weather forecasts [2][3]. International platforms like Watchers News also reported on the event, emphasizing the impact on transportation and infrastructure [1]. The media coverage underscored the vulnerability of Moscow's infrastructure to extreme weather events and the broader implications of climate change on Russia's weather patterns [1][2][3].
As the city continues to recover from the heavy rain, authorities are working to improve drainage systems and increase the resilience of infrastructure against such events in the future.
What about the car maintenance during this heavy rain in Moscow? The lifestyle of city residents might have to adjust, considering the several cars submerged and the impact on transportation.
