Heat wave in Moscow

Moscow authorities are asking motorists to abandon long trips around the city

RT Russian,

5 June, 2014

In the Moscow region in recent days established very hot weather. In the daytime the thermometer rises to 30 degrees and above. 

From midnight on Friday, June 6 to June 8 in Moscow and Moscow will operate a special warning about heat waves.

Moscow authorities  areasking motorists to abandon long trips around the city due to heat waves, established in the region, "This weather is a high risk factor for all road users," - quoted by ITAR-TASS message capital of the Department of Transport. They stressed that such weather conditions are responsible for the rapid fatigue of drivers, discomfort and slow response time on the roads. "At this time, motorists should closely monitor their health status, carry a supply of soft drinks and a first aid kit", - the department emphasized