Yekaterinburg Roads Turn to Slush After Heavy Snowfall
After the snowfall, Yekaterinburg has become like a city from a scary tale. Cars coated in grime travel along dark streets. Instead of clearing the snow, municipal services heavily applied de-icing chemicals, leaving the roads a muddy mess.
Take a look at the photos by our photographer Vladislav Lonshakov, which might make you think twice about venturing outside.
The Yekaterinburg administration reported that city cleanup was discussed at a meeting with district heads on January 30.
«Heads of administrations have been instructed to closely monitor cleanup efforts, with district road departments obligated to haul away at least 1,500 tons of snow daily. Quality will be scrutinized. The standard procedure is: sweeping – forming snowbanks in the gutters – removal,» the press service stated.
Recall that the snowfall hit Yekaterinburg on the morning of January 29. Read our guide on how to drive safely during snowstorms and icy conditions.
Earlier, we reported on the weather forecast for the Urals in early February. We also shared a list of folk omens that supposedly predict the arrival of spring and the nature of summer.
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