Yellow code of atmospheric instability announced in Moldova

15:32 | 18.08.2022 Category: Social

Chisinau, August 18 /MOLDPRES/- The State Hydrometeorological Service (SHS) has announced a Yellow Code of atmospheric instability for today.

According to meteorologists, on August 18 electrical discharges are expected, isolated heavy rains (15-45 l/m2) accompanied by gusts of up to 15-20 meters per second and hail.

In the following days, up to +33 degrees Celsius will be recorded during the day, and up to +20 degrees at night.

In the event of a Yellow Code, the weather conditions are potentially dangerous, the forecasted meteorological phenomena (rains, electrical discharges, wind intensifications, high or low temperatures, risk of increased flows and levels in rivers and streams, etc.) are common for the territory of the country, but they can temporarily become dangerous for certain socio-economic activities.

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